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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.17 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.05 mi
16.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.05 mi
Kilometers
16.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.17 mi
Kilometers
16.36 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saline
Wed, Sep 23, 2:49 PM EDT
Return by in Ypsilanti
Wed, Sep 23, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ypsilanti
2026-09-23T14:31
Arrive Saline
Wed, Sep 23, 2:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ypsilanti
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
Ann Arbor
MI

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

From Ypsilanti
5.1 mi
00h 08m
To Saline
5.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph ENE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Michigan Avenue

    1644 ft · 55 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    9.9 mi · 17 min · West Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    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.

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
3 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Michigan Avenue
10.2 mi · 100%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.1 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ann Arbor
00h 08m from Ypsilanti
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

1 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

41 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

45 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

54 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ypsilanti and Saline. Straight-line distance: 10.05 mi (16.17 km).

Ypsilanti

#1 Ypsilanti

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

Population19,940
Coordinates42.2411500, -83.6129900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Saline

#2 Saline

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

Population2,254
Coordinates42.1667100, -83.7816100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Ypsilanti (-83.61299, 42.24115)
End: Saline (-83.78161, 42.16671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.51
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ypsilanti and Saline. The current time is 14:31:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.