How far is Medina, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Medina, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 01h 19m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Medina Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Medina Road
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Turn left onto Morey Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Morey Highway
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Turn right onto West Carleton Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · West Carleton Road
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Continue on Benner Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Benner Highway
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Turn straight onto State Highway 34
1534 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 34
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Continue on West Beecher Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Beecher Road
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Continue on West Beecher Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Beecher Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 52
2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52
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Continue on North Adrian Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway
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Continue on State Highway 52
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 22 min
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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 Medina and Ann Arbor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
14.6 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Medina and Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Tecumseh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Medina and 44.3 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medina and Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh
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 Tecumseh.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 42.1 mi (67.75 km).
#1 Medina
Township in Lenawee County, Michigan
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 41.8081000, -84.2638400 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
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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