How far is Wixom, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Wixom, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.73 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.01 mi
32.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.01 mi
Kilometers
32.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.73 mi
Kilometers
51.07 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Wixom
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wixom
2026-04-23T09:57
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wixom
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whitmore Lake
MI

City in Michigan, United States of America

From Wixom
14.9 mi
00h 17m
To Ann Arbor
16.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wixom and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on North Wixom Road

    48 m · 10 sec · North Wixom Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pontiac Trail

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Pontiac Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Milford Road

    159 m · 12 sec · South Milford Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 West: Lansing

    2159 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Spencer Road, Brighton, Ann Arbor

    3010 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

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

    1480 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 South
15.6 mi · 49%
I 96 West
6.6 mi · 21%
Pontiac Trail
4.19 mi · 13%
M 14 West
1.52 mi · 5%
US 23 BUS
0.91 mi · 3%
North State Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 South

Merge slight left

14.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitmore Lake
00h 17m from Wixom
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wixom 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 Wixom to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitmore Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Wixom and 16.8 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wixom and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Whitmore Lake

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

17 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

47 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wixom and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 20.01 mi (32.21 km).

Wixom

#1 Wixom

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

Population14,086
Coordinates42.5247600, -83.5363300
Altitude283
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: North Wixom Road (-83.536017, 42.524796)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wixom and Ann Arbor. The current time is 09:57:11.

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.