How far is Luna Pier, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Luna Pier, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Luna Pier and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luna Pier and Ann Arbor.
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Start on 7th Street
38 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Lakewood Avenue
839 ft · 42 sec · Lakewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Luna Pier Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Luna Pier Road
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Continue on Lakeside Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakeside Road
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Continue on East Samaria Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Samaria Road
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Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Lewis Avenue
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Turn left onto Albain Road
1 mi · 1 min · Albain Road
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Turn right onto Jackman Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jackman Road
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Turn left onto Ida West Road
3 mi · 4 min · Ida West Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
789 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 94 Business, US 23 Business: Ann Arbor
3.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left
67 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Geddes Avenue
791 ft · 22 sec · Geddes Avenue
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Continue on North University Avenue
1367 ft · 45 sec · North University Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street
113 m · 11 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Luna Pier and Ann Arbor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Luna Pier and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luna Pier to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Luna Pier and 29.7 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Luna Pier and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Dundee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dundee.
Ann Arbor station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luna Pier and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 35.94 mi (57.84 km).
#1 Luna Pier
City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.8069900, -83.4424300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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