How far is Macon, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Macon, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Clinton Macon Road
767 ft · 23 sec · Clinton Macon Road
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Turn right onto Ford Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Ford Highway
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Continue on Lindsley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lindsley Road
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Turn right onto Arkona Road
1337 ft · 42 sec · Arkona Road
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Turn left onto Case Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Case Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Michigan Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Maple Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Maple Road
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Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue
2609 ft · 2 min · East Hoover Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street
2866 ft · 1 min · 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 Macon 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.
West Michigan Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Michigan Avenue
5.98 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Macon 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 Macon to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Macon and 15.1 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Saline
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 Saline.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.72 km).
#1 Macon
Township in Lenawee County, Michigan
| Population | 1,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.0664300, -83.8682700 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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