Ann Arbor to Brandon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

933.7 miles 1502.7 km · straight line
1120.5 miles estimated 1803.2 km · driving distance
22h 32min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Brandon?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Brandon is 933.7 miles (1502.7 km) as the crow flies. Brandon is located NW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1120.5 miles, taking about 22h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Ann Arbor is in Michigan, United States, while Brandon is in Manitoba, Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Brandon. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Brandon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 32min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 2min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~29h 18min $134–$392* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Brandon

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Brandon
49.85°N, 99.95°W
America/Winnipeg
383m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients