How far is Thomas, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Thomas, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomas and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomas and Ann Arbor.
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Start on First Street
1014 ft · 40 sec · First Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Thomas Road
1114 ft · 21 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn left onto North Lapeer Road
3008 ft · 55 sec · North Lapeer Road
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Turn right onto West Oakwood Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Oakwood Road
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Turn left onto North Baldwin Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Baldwin Road
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Turn right onto Seymour Lake Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Seymour Lake Road
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Continue on Seymour Lake Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Seymour Lake Road
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Turn left onto Sashabaw Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sashabaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sashabaw Road
22 m · 2 sec · Sashabaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sashabaw Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sashabaw Road
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Turn right onto Clarkston Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Clarkston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1826 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Road
1006 ft · 48 sec · Depot Road
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Turn left onto White Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road
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Turn right onto Andersonville Road
2557 ft · 53 sec · Andersonville Road
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Turn left onto White Lake Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · White Lake Road
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Turn left onto Ormond Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ormond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highland Road
10.4 mi · 15 min · Highland Road
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Take the exit slight left toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
2108 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 23 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 Thomas and Ann Arbor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 23 South
Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Thomas and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomas to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Thomas and 53 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Thomas and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
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 Highland.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomas and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 47.32 mi (76.15 km).
#1 Thomas
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 11,419 |
| Coordinates | 42.8794700, -83.2971600 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
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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