How far is Selma, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Selma, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 425 miles (684 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.5 miles (530.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selma and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Selma Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Selma Road
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Continue on North Lawson Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · North Lawson Road
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Turn left
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Rock River Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Rock River Road
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Turn left onto Tunteri Road
15.6 mi · 22 min · Tunteri Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto M-28/M-94
34.1 mi · 40 min · M-28/M-94
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
45.4 mi · 49 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 Selma and Ann Arbor.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Selma and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Selma to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 425 miles (684 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.3 miles from Selma and 212.8 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.5 miles (530.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.5 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 EDT. 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 $56.57 one way or $113.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Selma and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selma and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 329.44 mi (530.19 km).
#1 Selma
Township in Wexford County, Michigan
| Population | 2,145 |
| Coordinates | 46.3621600, -87.1820900 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| 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: 684 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 18m |
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 | $56.57 | $113.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.80 | $127.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $69.81 | $139.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $79.56 | $159.12 |
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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