How far is Manchester, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Manchester, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Ann Arbor.
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Start on East Main Street
14 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Ann Arbor Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ann Arbor Street
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Continue on M-52
2.4 mi · 3 min · M-52
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Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Pleasant Lake Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pleasant Lake Road
2022 ft · 38 sec · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
95 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
5 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Turn left onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2127 ft · 38 sec · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road
3.4 mi · 5 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 Manchester 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.
Pleasant Lake Road
Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Road
6.48 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Manchester and 14.7 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgewater
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 Bridgewater.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 17.55 mi (28.25 km).
#1 Manchester
Village in Michigan
| Population | 2,575 |
| Coordinates | 42.1503200, -84.0377200 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
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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