How far is Ypsilanti, MI from Saline, MI?
The driving distance from Ypsilanti, MI to Saline, MI is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ypsilanti and Saline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ypsilanti and Saline.
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Start on West Michigan Avenue
1644 ft · 55 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
9.9 mi · 17 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ypsilanti and Saline.
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.
West Michigan Avenue
Continue on West Michigan Avenue
9.85 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ypsilanti and Chance Rain Showers near Saline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ypsilanti to Saline?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Ann Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Ypsilanti and 5.1 miles from Saline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ypsilanti and Chance Rain Showers near Saline.
Stop Ideas Near Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ypsilanti and Saline. Straight-line distance: 10.05 mi (16.17 km).
#1 Ypsilanti
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 19,940 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411500, -83.6129900 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saline
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,254 |
| Coordinates | 42.1667100, -83.7816100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saline (-83.78161, 42.16671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.88 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.49 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| Premium | $6.09 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| Diesel | $6.88 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
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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