How far is Yale, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Yale, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 01h 49m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 North Main Street
1572 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto South Brockway Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Brockway Road
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Continue on Wilkes Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Wilkes Road
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Turn straight onto Emmett Road
7 mi · 10 min · Emmett Road
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Continue on Kinney Road
2930 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road
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Continue on Main Street
2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Kinney Road
1365 ft · 25 sec · Kinney Road
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Take the ramp right
2683 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
50.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Kinney Road
Merge slight left
50.2 mi · 00h 51m
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 Yale 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 Yale to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Burton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Yale and 57.1 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yale and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Burton
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 Burton.
Flint station
Lapeer station
Durand Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yale and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 75.89 mi (122.14 km).
#1 Yale
Private research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 43.1300300, -82.7982600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.20 | $30.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.76 | $37.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.38 | $42.75 |
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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