How far is Saint Joseph, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Saint Joseph and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Main Street
4 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ship Street
1100 ft · 31 sec · Ship Street
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Continue on Wayne Street
2133 ft · 49 sec · Wayne Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1150 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
24 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
27 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto BL I-94
1.3 mi · 2 min · BL I-94
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Continue on US-31/BL I-94
1239 ft · 24 sec · US-31/BL I-94
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Take the exit left toward US-31 NORTH, I-94 EAST: Detroit
964 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto US-31
1918 ft · 30 sec · US-31
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Merge slight left onto I-94/US-31
2935 ft · 36 sec · I-94/US-31
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
137.4 mi · 2 hr 27 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 Saint Joseph 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
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
137 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph and Light Rain Likely near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 73.4 miles from Saint Joseph and 73.3 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Joseph and Light Rain Likely 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 Saint Joseph and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 140.69 mi (226.42 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
City in and county seat of Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 8,290 |
| Coordinates | 42.1097600, -86.4800200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 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 | $19.53 | $39.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
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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