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

The driving distance from Romeo, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.75 mi
01h 18m
Flight
51.87 mi
83.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.87 mi
Kilometers
83.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.75 mi
Kilometers
117.08 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sat, May 30, 2:04 PM EDT
Return by in Romeo
Sat, May 30, 3:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Romeo
2026-05-30T12:46
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, May 30, 2:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Romeo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bingham Farms
MI

Village

From Romeo
36.4 mi
00h 39m
To Ann Arbor
36.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Romeo and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Saint Clair Street

    2303 ft · 56 sec · East Saint Clair Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 32 Mile Road

    952 ft · 27 sec · 32 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 28%
M 14
18.9 mi · 26%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 10%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 8%
I 96 East
1.22 mi · 2%
18 1/2 Mile Road
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

20 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bingham Farms
00h 39m from Romeo
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Romeo 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 Romeo to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Bingham Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Romeo and 36.4 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Romeo and Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Bingham Farms

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

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

RAIL

Troy Transit Center

7 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

7 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

11 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

13 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Romeo and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 51.87 mi (83.47 km).

Romeo

#1 Romeo

Human settlement in Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,572
Coordinates42.8028100, -83.0129900
Altitude247
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: East Saint Clair Street (-83.012986, 42.802605)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Romeo and Ann Arbor. The current time is 12:46:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.