How far is Yale, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Yale, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 586.1 miles (943.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 425.5 miles (684.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mackinac County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yale and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yale and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Eli Avenue
107 m · 7 sec · Eli Avenue
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Continue on Spring Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue
757 ft · 21 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Moore Street
1631 ft · 36 sec · South Moore Street
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Turn right onto East Lead Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · East Lead Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
618 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
78.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Turn right
40.1 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28
35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28
31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
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Continue on Marquette Bypass
1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Front Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Continue on US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28
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Turn left onto M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
45.4 mi · 49 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 Yale and Ann Arbor.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Yale and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yale to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 586.1 miles (943.3 km) and usually takes 09h 27m 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?
Moran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 289.1 miles from Yale and 297.1 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 425.5 miles (684.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 160.6 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 CDT. 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 $77.98 one way or $155.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 183.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Yale and Ann Arbor, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Yale and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Moran
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 Moran.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yale and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 425.51 mi (684.79 km).
#1 Yale
City in St.
| Population | 1,861 |
| Coordinates | 46.4666100, -90.0632300 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| 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: 943 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 18m |
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 | $77.98 | $155.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.95 | $175.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $96.24 | $192.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $109.69 | $219.37 |
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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