Ann Arbor to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

35.7 miles 57.5 km · straight line
43 miles actual route 69.2 km · driving distance
53min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
84° E bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Detroit?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Detroit is 35.7 miles (57.5 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located E of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 43 miles, taking about 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Detroit. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 53min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Detroit

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 697 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM