How far is White Oak, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from White Oak, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Oak and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Carter Road
19 m · 2 sec · Carter Road
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Turn right onto Stockbridge Road South
4.9 mi · 7 min · Stockbridge Road South
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Continue on West Main Street
2798 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Green Road
1582 ft · 27 sec · Green Road
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Continue on Hinkley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hinkley Road
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Continue on Grosshans Road
1104 ft · 19 sec · Grosshans Road
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Continue on Territorial Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Territorial Road
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Continue on Stockbridge Chelsea Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockbridge Chelsea Road
26 m · 5 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockbridge Chelsea Road
2727 ft · 42 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Old US Highway 12
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Old US Highway 12
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 East: Ann Arbor
655 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
3011 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South State Street
1325 ft · 36 sec · South 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 Oak 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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
8.52 mi · 00h 09m
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 Oak and 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 Oak to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from White Oak and 17.4 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White Oak and Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
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 Chelsea.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Oak and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 28.59 mi (46.01 km).
#1 White Oak
Township in Ingham County, Michigan
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.5242000, -84.1908000 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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