Ann Arbor to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

421.7 miles 678.6 km · straight line
518.5 miles actual route 834.5 km · driving distance
9h 53min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Washington DC?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Washington DC is 421.7 miles (678.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ESE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 518.5 miles, taking about 9h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 53min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 52min $41–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 23min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM