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

The driving distance from Olivet, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
75.51 mi
01h 18m
Flight
61.47 mi
98.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.47 mi
Kilometers
98.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.51 mi
Kilometers
121.52 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Olivet
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olivet
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olivet
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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Olivet
37.7 mi
00h 39m
To Ann Arbor
37.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cottage Street

    20 m · 8 sec · Cottage Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1839 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old US Hwy 27

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 27

  4. 4

    Continue on Marshall Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Marshall Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old 27 North

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Old 27 North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

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

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

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

    3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olivet 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
60.9 mi · 81%
Old 27 North
6.76 mi · 9%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 4%
Marshall Road
2.57 mi · 3%
Old US Hwy 27
1.14 mi · 2%
I 94
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 05m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 39m from Olivet
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Olivet 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 Olivet to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Olivet and 37.8 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olivet and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 61.47 mi (98.92 km).

Olivet

#1 Olivet

City in Michigan, United States of America

Population1,858
Coordinates42.4414300, -84.9241500
Altitude289
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: Cottage Street (-84.924148, 42.441447)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $4.65 $12.43 $24.85
Diesel $5.30 $14.16 $28.32

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Olivet and Ann Arbor. The current time is 04:17:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.