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

The driving distance from Palmyra, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
38.33 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.55 mi
49.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.55 mi
Kilometers
49.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.33 mi
Kilometers
61.69 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM EDT
Return by in Palmyra
Tue, May 12, 8:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmyra
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Ann Arbor
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmyra
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
Dundee
MI

Village in Monroe County in the U.

From Palmyra
25.2 mi
00h 26m
To Ann Arbor
13.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
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 Palmyra and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    78 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    724 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    106 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1940 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 Business, US 23 Business: Ann Arbor

    3.4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    67 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Geddes Avenue

    791 ft · 24 sec · Geddes Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North University Avenue

    1367 ft · 49 sec · North University Avenue

  12. 12

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

    113 m · 11 sec · South State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
32.6 mi · 85%
I 94 Business
3.37 mi · 9%
North University Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Geddes Avenue
0.15 mi
South State Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

31.9 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundee
00h 26m from Palmyra
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Palmyra 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 Palmyra to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Palmyra and 13.1 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Palmyra and Widespread Frost near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Dundee

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

37 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

37 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

52 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

55 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.16 km).

Palmyra

#1 Palmyra

Civil township of Lenawee County of Michigan, USA

Population1,980
Coordinates41.8597700, -83.9357800
Altitude215
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: Main Street (-83.935979, 41.859807)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.65 $6.28 $12.57
Diesel $5.30 $7.16 $14.32

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmyra and Ann Arbor. The current time is 18:50:37.

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.