How far is Port Sheldon, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Port Sheldon, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Sheldon and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Sheldon and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Lakeshore Drive
90 m · 5 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Butternut Drive
2634 ft · 42 sec · Butternut Drive
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Turn left onto Blair Street
1457 ft · 23 sec · Blair Street
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Turn slight right onto Holly Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Holly Drive
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Turn left onto Port Sheldon Street
18.4 mi · 27 min · Port Sheldon Street
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Continue on 44th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 44th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · 8th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward M 6 East: Lansing
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul B. Henry Freeway
17.3 mi · 18 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
50.8 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint
1744 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 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 Port Sheldon 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 96 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
50.8 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Port Sheldon and Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Sheldon to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Port Sheldon and 84 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Sheldon and Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
East Lansing station
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Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Sheldon and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 132.25 mi (212.84 km).
#1 Port Sheldon
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
| Population | 4,798 |
| Coordinates | 42.8994700, -86.1997700 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.87 | $43.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
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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