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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Penniman Avenue
122 m · 16 sec · Penniman Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Ann Arbor Trail
2978 ft · 2 min · West Ann Arbor Trail
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Turn right onto South Sheldon Road
1223 ft · 31 sec · South Sheldon Road
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Turn left onto North Territorial Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Territorial Road
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Turn right onto Beck Road
1994 ft · 40 sec · Beck Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
1.7 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 Plymouth 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salem.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 15.27 mi (24.58 km).
#1 Plymouth
City in Wayne County, in the U.
| Population | 8,905 |
| Coordinates | 42.3714300, -83.4702100 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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