How far is Twin Lake, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Twin Lake, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.17 mi
02h 44m
Flight
143.91 mi
231.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.91 mi
Kilometers
231.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.17 mi
Kilometers
289.95 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Mon, Jun 1, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in Twin Lake
Tue, Jun 2, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Lake
2026-06-01T19:50
Arrive Ann Arbor
Mon, Jun 1, 10:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Twin Lake
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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Twin Lake
90 mi
01h 22m
To Ann Arbor
90.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Twin Lake and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    52 m · 6 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    49 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holton Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Holton Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 31 South: Grand Haven

    1424 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing

    1424 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
96.6 mi · 54%
I 96 East
50.8 mi · 28%
US 23 South
14.5 mi · 8%
US 31 South
8.73 mi · 5%
Holton Road
5.82 mi · 3%
M 14 West
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 43m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
143.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 22m from Twin Lake
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Twin Lake 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 Twin Lake to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Twin Lake and 90.2 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Lake and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 143.91 mi (231.6 km).

Twin Lake

#1 Twin Lake

Census-designated place in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population1,720
Coordinates43.3627900, -86.1647800
Altitude209
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: 4th Street (-86.164943, 43.363014)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Lake and Ann Arbor. The current time is 19:50:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.