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

The driving distance from Sturgis, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.5 mi
02h 01m
Flight
92.24 mi
148.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.24 mi
Kilometers
148.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.5 mi
Kilometers
174.61 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Sturgis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturgis
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturgis
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
Concord
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Sturgis
54.4 mi
01h 00m
To Ann Arbor
54.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Chicago Road

    12.7 mi · 15 min · West Chicago Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chicago Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · West Chicago Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 69 North: Lansing

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60: Three Rivers, Jackson

    2113 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto M-60

    9.6 mi · 12 min · M-60

  8. 8

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

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

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

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

    3 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 32%
West Chicago Road
22 mi · 20%
M-60
12.5 mi · 12%
I 69 North
11.8 mi · 11%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 9%
West Chicago Street
4.62 mi · 4%
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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
01h 00m from Sturgis
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sturgis 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 Sturgis to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Sturgis and 54.1 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

12 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

21 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

East Lansing station

61 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 92.24 mi (148.45 km).

Sturgis

#1 Sturgis

City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States

Population2,207
Coordinates41.7992200, -85.4191500
Altitude279
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: West Chicago Road (-85.419156, 41.799245)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sturgis and Ann Arbor. The current time is 00:18:50.

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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.