How far is Plainfield, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Plainfield, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Plainfield Avenue
12 m · 4 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Bradley Road
136 m · 13 sec · Bradley Road
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Turn left onto Plainfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on Spears Road
551 ft · 9 sec · Spears Road
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Turn straight onto Spears/Gregory Cutoff
91 m · 5 sec · Spears/Gregory Cutoff
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Continue on South Gregory Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Gregory Road
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Continue on Main Street
3262 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
53 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street
1891 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight right onto Unadilla Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Unadilla Road
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Turn slight left onto Doyle Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Doyle Road
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Turn right onto Unadilla Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Unadilla Road
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Turn left onto Kaiser Road
99 m · 11 sec · Kaiser Road
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Turn right onto Hadley Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Hadley Road
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Turn left onto North Territorial Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · North Territorial Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 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 Plainfield and Ann Arbor.
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.
North Territorial Road
Turn left onto North Territorial Road
13.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plainfield 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 Plainfield to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Plainfield and 15.8 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plainfield and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Dexter
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 Dexter.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 24.08 mi (38.75 km).
#1 Plainfield
Charter township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3,719 |
| Coordinates | 42.4969800, -84.1074600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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