How far is White Cloud, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from White Cloud, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Cloud and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Cloud and Ann Arbor.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Wilcox Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · East Wilcox Avenue
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Turn right onto South Charles Street
882 ft · 25 sec · South Charles Street
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Continue on South Evergreen Drive
9 mi · 12 min · South Evergreen Drive
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Continue on State Road
1.4 km · 2 min · State Road
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Continue on Adams Street
2158 ft · 46 sec · Adams Street
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Continue on Mason Drive
1981 ft · 39 sec · Mason Drive
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Continue on State Highway 37
708 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 37
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Continue on South Mason Drive
4.8 mi · 7 min · South Mason Drive
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Continue on South Maple Street
3105 ft · 1 min · South Maple Street
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Continue on Mason Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mason Drive
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Continue on North Newaygo Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · North Newaygo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue
50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue
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Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
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Take the exit left
1955 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
50.8 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint
1744 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 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 White Cloud and Ann Arbor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alpine Avenue Northwest
Merge slight right
65.7 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving White Cloud 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 White Cloud to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 87.9 miles from White Cloud and 90.6 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White Cloud and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
East Lansing station
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Owosso, MI
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Cloud and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 135.26 mi (217.68 km).
#1 White Cloud
City in Michigan
| Population | 1,383 |
| Coordinates | 43.5503000, -85.7720000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
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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