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

The driving distance from Plymouth, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
20.16 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.27 mi
24.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.27 mi
Kilometers
24.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.16 mi
Kilometers
32.44 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-18T03:50
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Salem
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Plymouth
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To Ann Arbor
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penniman Avenue

    122 m · 16 sec · Penniman Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ann Arbor Trail

    2978 ft · 2 min · West Ann Arbor Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Sheldon Road

    1223 ft · 31 sec · South Sheldon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Territorial Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Territorial Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Beck Road

    1994 ft · 40 sec · Beck Road

  7. 7

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

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 West
13.1 mi · 65%
M 14
1.73 mi · 9%
North Territorial Road
1.54 mi · 8%
US 23 BUS
0.91 mi · 5%
North State Street
0.61 mi · 3%
West Ann Arbor Trail
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

M 14 West

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 13m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Plymouth and 10.3 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

19 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

30 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

33 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

35 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 15.27 mi (24.58 km).

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#1 Plymouth

City in Wayne County, in the U.

Population8,905
Coordinates42.3714300, -83.4702100
Altitude221
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: Penniman Avenue (-83.470115, 42.371501)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.69 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.42 gal · 5.38 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.65 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $5.30 $3.77 $7.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Ann Arbor. The current time is 03:50:45.

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.