How far is Nashville, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Nashville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 40m.
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.
Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Putnam Street
59 m · 16 sec · Putnam Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
52 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2301 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Durkee Street
2748 ft · 48 sec · Durkee Street
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Continue on South M-66 Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South M-66 Highway
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Turn left onto East M-79 Highway
1 mi · 1 min · East M-79 Highway
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Continue on Lawrence Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · Lawrence Highway
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Continue on West Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on Lansing Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Lansing Street
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Continue on Lansing Road
147 m · 8 sec · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North: Lansing
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Road
158 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Lansing Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-96 EAST: Detroit
2433 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
48.9 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint
1744 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn right
36 m · 7 sec
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Continue on North State Street
3204 ft · 1 min · North 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 Nashville and Ann Arbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-96 EAST
Merge slight left
48.9 mi · 00h 52m
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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Nashville and 38.1 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Williamston
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 Williamston.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 72.51 mi (116.7 km).
#1 Nashville
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,696 |
| Coordinates | 42.6028100, -85.0930500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
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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