How far is Pokagon, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Pokagon, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 146 miles (234.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pokagon and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pokagon and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Pokagon Highway
26 m · 4 sec · Pokagon Highway
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Street
567 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Street
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Turn straight onto M-51
5.6 mi · 8 min · M-51
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Continue on Spruce Street
958 ft · 29 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto North Paul Street
2395 ft · 1 min · North Paul Street
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Continue on West Prairie Ronde Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Prairie Ronde Street
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Turn left onto North Front Street
1366 ft · 38 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on M-51
12.7 mi · 17 min · M-51
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Continue on State Highway 51
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 51
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Continue on West Delaware Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Delaware Street
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Continue on State Highway 51
962 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 51
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Continue on M-51
5.7 mi · 8 min · M-51
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1334 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
3011 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South State Street
1325 ft · 36 sec · South 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 Pokagon and Ann Arbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 03m
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 Pokagon 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 Pokagon to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 146 miles (234.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Brownlee Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Pokagon and 73.1 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pokagon and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Brownlee Park
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 Brownlee Park.
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pokagon and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 127.39 mi (205.01 km).
#1 Pokagon
Township in Cass County, Michigan
| Population | 1,969 |
| Coordinates | 41.9125500, -86.1764000 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.90 | $43.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.32 | $54.63 |
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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