How far is River Rouge, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from River Rouge, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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City in Michigan, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Rouge and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Rouge and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Coolidge Highway
2611 ft · 2 min · Coolidge Highway
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Continue on South Schaefer Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · South Schaefer Highway
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Take the ramp slight left
2031 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Road
1416 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
2973 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
88 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago, Outer Drive
788 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1967 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
13 mi · 14 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
14.5 mi · 16 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward State Street
1829 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto South State Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · 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 River Rouge 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.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
14.5 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving River Rouge 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 River Rouge to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from River Rouge and 18.4 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around River Rouge and Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Belleville
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 Belleville.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Rouge and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.9 km).
#1 River Rouge
City in Michigan
| Population | 7,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.2733700, -83.1343700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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