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

The driving distance from Sherwood, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.33 mi
01h 40m
Flight
79.07 mi
127.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.07 mi
Kilometers
127.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.33 mi
Kilometers
138.94 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sun, Nov 8, 2:16 PM EST
Return by in Sherwood
Sun, Nov 8, 3:57 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherwood
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sun, Nov 8, 2:16 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherwood
9:30 PM EST
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
Spring Arbor
MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

From Sherwood
43.9 mi
00h 50m
To Ann Arbor
42.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fremont Street

    60 m · 11 sec · Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1916 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Athens Road

    1301 ft · 57 sec · Athens Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dunks Road

    2159 ft · 1 min · Dunks Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Athens Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Athens Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mendon Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Mendon Road

  7. 7

    Continue on M-60

    3.6 mi · 5 min · M-60

  8. 8

    Continue on West Leroy Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Leroy Street

  9. 9

    Continue on M-60

    13.3 mi · 17 min · M-60

  10. 10

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor

    3 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 41%
M-60
19.8 mi · 23%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 11%
Mendon Road
4.81 mi · 6%
Athens Road
3.48 mi · 4%
Homer-Concord Road
3.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Arbor
00h 50m from Sherwood
Leave By
3:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sherwood and Mostly Clear near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherwood to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Spring Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Sherwood and 42.5 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sherwood and Mostly Clear near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Arbor

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

13 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

17 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

54 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 79.07 mi (127.25 km).

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#1 Sherwood

Village in Branch County, Michigan

Population306
Coordinates42.0014400, -85.2385900
Altitude267
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: Fremont Street (-85.23859, 42.001354)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.67
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.21 $12.83 $25.67
Mid-grade $4.90 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $5.49 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $6.55 $19.97 $39.94

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherwood and Ann Arbor. The current time is 12:36:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.