Ann Arbor to Clay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

389 miles 626.1 km · straight line
466.8 miles estimated 751.3 km · driving distance
9h 23min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Clay?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Clay is 389 miles (626.1 km) as the crow flies. Clay is located ENE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 466.8 miles, taking about 9h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Clay in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Clay. 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 Clay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 23min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 16min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 55min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Clay

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Clay
43.19°N, 76.17°W
America/New_York
120m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients