How far is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI from Studio City, CA?

The driving distance from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI to Studio City, CA is about 2250.1 miles (3621.2 km), with a travel time of about 39h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1948.6 miles (3135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 79h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
2250.1 mi
39h 36m
Flight
1948.56 mi
3135.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1948.56 mi
Kilometers
3135.9 km
Flight Time
03h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
2250.1 mi
Kilometers
3621.18 km
Drive Time
39h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 39h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Studio City
Sun, Nov 8, 3:17 AM PST
Return by in University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Mon, Nov 9, 9:54 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
2026-11-06T14:41
Arrive Studio City
Sun, Nov 8, 6:17 AM EST
Route Timing
39h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:37 PM to 8:07 PM PST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Hillrose
CO

Human settlement in Morgan County, Colorado, United States of America

From University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
1123.4 mi
19h 48m
To Studio City
1126.7 mi
19h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM PST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Studio City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Studio City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South University Avenue

    1046 ft · 38 sec · South University Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street

    2281 ft · 1 min · South State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    216.4 mi · 3 hr 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster

    1047 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South

    1187 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1805 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Kingery Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North

    1703 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    145.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min

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    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    9.6 mi · 10 min

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    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines

    82 mi · 1 hr 30 min

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    Continue straight

    102 mi · 1 hr 51 min

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    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

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    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska

    23.7 mi · 26 min

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    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha

    355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min

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    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Denver

    188 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    501.7 mi · 8 hr 38 min

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    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    160.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

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    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  31. 31

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

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    Take the exit slight left

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena

    1.5 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    11 mi · 13 min · Foothill Freeway

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Ventura Freeway

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway

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    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    2776 ft · 36 sec · Ventura Freeway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento

    1862 ft · 24 sec

  45. 45

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, CA 134 West: Golden State Freeway, Sacramento, Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive

    98 m · 4 sec

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    Keep slight right to continue on CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive

    1317 ft · 17 sec

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    Keep slight left to continue on CA 134: Ventura

    715 ft · 9 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    1 km · 44 sec · Ventura Freeway

  49. 49

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway

  50. 50

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Ventura Freeway

  51. 51

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Studio City

    1249 ft · 38 sec

  53. 53

    Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Boulevard

    2282 ft · 60 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Studio City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
54 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
8 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
690 mi · 31%
I 80 West Express
355 mi · 16%
I 80 West
265 mi · 12%
I 94 West
217 mi · 10%
I 280 West
184 mi · 8%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
173 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

502 mi · 08h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
39h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
79h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+301.5 mi
1948.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillrose
19h 48m from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Leave By
4:46 AM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Sunny near Studio City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to Studio City?

The road trip is about 2250.1 miles (3621.2 km) and usually takes 39h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1123.4 miles from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and 1126.7 miles from Studio City.

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

The direct path is about 1948.6 miles (3135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 301.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $344.52 one way or $689.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 705.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Studio City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Sunny near Studio City.

Stop Ideas Near Hillrose

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

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

RAIL

Fort Morgan

25 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Studio City. Straight-line distance: 1948.56 mi (3135.9 km).

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

#1 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Population0
Coordinates42.2758700, -83.7360500
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
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#2 Studio City

Situated in the southeast San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of 610 feet just north of the Hollywood Hills.

Population0
Coordinates34.1486200, -118.3964700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (-83.73605, 42.27587)
End: Studio City (-118.39647, 34.14862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3621 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)74h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)56h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)45h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)37h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)32h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)28h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
79.4 gal
300.56 L · about $344.52
Round trip
$689.03
158.8 gal · 601.12 L
Estimated CO2
705.6 kg one way
Round trip: 1411.3 kg / 3111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $344.52 $689.03
Mid-grade $5.02 $398.67 $797.33
Premium $5.62 $446.07 $892.14
Diesel $6.61 $524.68 $1,049.35

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 3 hours time gap between University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI and Studio City, CA. The current time in University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is 14:41:21, although it is 11:41:21 in Studio City.

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.