How far is South Rockwood, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from South Rockwood, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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 South Rockwood and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Rockwood and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Race Street
36 m · 9 sec · Race Street
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Turn right onto South Huron River Drive
2.8 mi · 7 min · South Huron River Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Telegraph Road
32 m · 11 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Will Carleton Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Will Carleton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 275 North: Flint
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Ann Arbor, Chicago
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Ann Arbor, Chicago
2243 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Ann Arbor, Chicago
2362 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
2.2 mi · 2 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 South Rockwood 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Rockwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Rockwood to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 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 18.5 miles from South Rockwood and 19.1 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Rockwood and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 South Rockwood and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 28.66 mi (46.13 km).
#1 South Rockwood
City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,648 |
| Coordinates | 42.0639300, -83.2610400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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