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

The driving distance from Quinnesec, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 466 miles (750 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
466.01 mi
07h 15m
Flight
322.32 mi
518.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.32 mi
Kilometers
518.72 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
466.01 mi
Kilometers
749.97 km
Drive Time
07h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Quinnesec
Sat, Apr 18, 8:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quinnesec
2026-04-18T05:56
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:15 PM to 3:45 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quinnesec
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Trowbridge
MI

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

From Quinnesec
232.8 mi
03h 37m
To Ann Arbor
233.2 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WNW
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 Quinnesec and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Quinnesec Street

    21 m · 6 sec · Quinnesec Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US-2

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US-2

  3. 3

    Continue on Murray Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Murray Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Eighth Avenue

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Eighth Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    22 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road

  7. 7

    Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35

    46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  10. 10

    Continue on US-2 West

    2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  16. 16

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quinnesec and Ann Arbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
135 mi · 29%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 20%
West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 19%
US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi · 10%
US 23
45.4 mi · 10%
Eighth Avenue
42.4 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+143.7 mi
322.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trowbridge
03h 37m from Quinnesec
Leave By
9:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Quinnesec 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 Quinnesec to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 466 miles (750 km) and usually takes 07h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trowbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.8 miles from Quinnesec and 233.2 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 143.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.00 one way or $123.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Quinnesec and Ann Arbor, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Quinnesec and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Trowbridge

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

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

BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

27 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Alanson, MI

28 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

34 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

35 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quinnesec and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 322.32 mi (518.72 km).

Quinnesec

#1 Quinnesec

Census-designated place in Dickinson County, Michigan

Population1,191
Coordinates45.8063500, -87.9884600
Altitude317
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: Quinnesec Street (-87.988428, 45.806351)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 750 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.44 gal
62.25 L · about $62.00
Round trip
$123.99
32.88 gal · 124.5 L
Estimated CO2
146.1 kg one way
Round trip: 292.2 kg / 644 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $62.00 $123.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $69.92 $139.84
Premium $4.65 $76.51 $153.02
Diesel $5.30 $87.20 $174.40

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Quinnesec, MI and Ann Arbor, MI. The current time in Quinnesec is 05:56:25, although it is 06:56:25 in Ann Arbor.

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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.