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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.5 mi
00h 35m
Flight
15.98 mi
25.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.98 mi
Kilometers
25.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.5 mi
Kilometers
39.43 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Macon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Saline
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Macon
9.4 mi
00h 17m
To Ann Arbor
15.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Clinton Macon Road

    767 ft · 23 sec · Clinton Macon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ford Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ford Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lindsley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lindsley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Arkona Road

    1337 ft · 42 sec · Arkona Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Case Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Case Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · West Michigan Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Maple Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Maple Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue

    2609 ft · 2 min · East Hoover Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street

    2866 ft · 1 min · South State Street

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Michigan Avenue
5.98 mi · 24%
North Maple Road
4.46 mi · 18%
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2.07 mi · 8%
Case Road
1.88 mi · 8%
South Main Street
1.01 mi · 4%
Lindsley Road
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saline
00h 17m from Macon
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saline, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saline.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

14 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

47 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

50 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

52 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.72 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,442
Coordinates42.0664300, -83.8682700
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon Highway (-83.868195, 42.066373)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Ann Arbor. The current time is 05:19:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.