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

The driving distance from Morenci, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
55.6 mi
01h 22m
Flight
45.68 mi
73.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.68 mi
Kilometers
73.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.6 mi
Kilometers
89.48 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sat, May 2, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Morenci
Sat, May 2, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morenci
2026-05-02T04:17
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, May 2, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morenci
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
Tecumseh
MI

Town in Michigan

From Morenci
29 mi
00h 41m
To Ann Arbor
26.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    48 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lime Creek Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Lime Creek Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Morey Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Morey Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Carleton Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West Carleton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Benner Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Benner Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto State Highway 34

    1534 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 34

  8. 8

    Continue on West Beecher Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Beecher Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Beecher Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Beecher Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 52

    2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52

  12. 12

    Continue on North Adrian Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 52

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  14. 14

    Turn right

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Maple Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Maple Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue

    2609 ft · 2 min · East Hoover Avenue

  19. 19

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

    2866 ft · 1 min · South State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morenci 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Adrian Highway
6.73 mi · 12%
Morey Highway
5.96 mi · 11%
West Beecher Road
4.92 mi · 9%
State Highway 52
4.79 mi · 9%
North Maple Road
4.46 mi · 8%
West Carleton Road
4.06 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tecumseh
00h 41m from Morenci
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morenci 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 Morenci to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 29 miles from Morenci and 26.5 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morenci and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

36 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

53 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

67 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morenci and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 45.68 mi (73.52 km).

Morenci

#1 Morenci

Census-designated place in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States

Population2,129
Coordinates41.7194900, -84.2180000
Altitude233
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 Main Street (-84.218, 41.719497)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Morenci and Ann Arbor. The current time is 04:17:59.

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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.