Ann Arbor to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411.2 miles 661.7 km · straight line
493.4 miles estimated 794 km · driving distance
9h 56min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Wilkes-Barre is 411.2 miles (661.7 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located E of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.4 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania.

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 Wilkes-Barre. 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 Wilkes-Barre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 56min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 55min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 26min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Wilkes-Barre

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Wilkes-Barre
41.25°N, 75.88°W
America/New_York
163m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients