How far is Matteson, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Matteson, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.81 mi
01h 44m
Flight
77.86 mi
125.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.86 mi
Kilometers
125.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.81 mi
Kilometers
146.14 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM EDT
Return by in Matteson
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Matteson
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Ann Arbor
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Matteson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Spring Arbor
MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

From Matteson
46.9 mi
00h 52m
To Ann Arbor
43.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Matteson and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Matteson and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on West Colon Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · West Colon Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Chicago Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chicago Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 69 North: Lansing

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60: Three Rivers, Jackson

    2113 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto M-60

    9.6 mi · 12 min · M-60

  7. 7

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor

    3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Matteson and Ann Arbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 39%
M-60
12.5 mi · 14%
I 69 North
11.8 mi · 13%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 11%
West Colon Road
7.57 mi · 8%
West Chicago Street
3.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Arbor
00h 52m from Matteson
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Matteson and Widespread Frost near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Matteson to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Spring Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Matteson and 43.9 miles from Ann Arbor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Matteson and Widespread Frost near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Arbor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Arbor, 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 Spring Arbor.

RAIL

Jackson station

13 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

17 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

54 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Matteson and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 77.86 mi (125.3 km).

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#1 Matteson

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,196
Coordinates41.9411600, -85.1905300
Altitude275
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: West Colon Road (-85.190526, 41.941211)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $4.65 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.30 $16.97 $33.95

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Matteson and Ann Arbor. The current time is 18:50:35.

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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.