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

The driving distance from Pinckney, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.86 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.29 mi
26.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.29 mi
Kilometers
26.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.86 mi
Kilometers
35.18 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Pinckney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinckney
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pinckney
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Whitmore Lake
MI

City in Michigan, United States of America

From Pinckney
11.6 mi
00h 16m
To Ann Arbor
10.2 mi
00h 16m

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
3 to 7 mph SSE
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 Pinckney and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spicer Road

    1 km · 1 min · Spicer Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on 9 Mile Road

    43 m · 2 sec · 9 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 9 Mile Road

    26 m · 1 sec · 9 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 9 Mile Road

    114 m · 6 sec · 9 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    18 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinckney 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
9 Mile Road
10.8 mi · 49%
West Main Street
8.42 mi · 39%
M 14 West
1.52 mi · 7%
US 23 BUS
0.91 mi · 4%
Spicer Road
0.63 mi · 3%
North State Street
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

9 Mile Road

Merge slight left

8.41 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitmore Lake
00h 16m from Pinckney
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pinckney 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 Pinckney to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitmore Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Pinckney and 10.2 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitmore Lake

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

17 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

47 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinckney and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.22 km).

Pinckney

#1 Pinckney

City in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,425
Coordinates42.4570000, -83.9479100
Altitude275
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: (-83.948088, 42.456971)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

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 Pinckney and Ann Arbor. The current time is 03:28:52.

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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.