Ann Arbor, MI Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Ann Arbor, MI is a local road trip base with 75 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 95 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Ann Arbor, MI spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

75

Longest Drive

586.2 mi

Yale, MI

Quickest Drive

17m

Scio, MI

Plan Around Ann Arbor, MI

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Ann Arbor, MI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Yale, MI to Ann Arbor, MI 586.2 mi · 9h 27m Ironwood, MI to Ann Arbor, MI 584.2 mi · 9h 26m Superior, MI to Ann Arbor, MI 537.5 mi · 8h 34m Conway, MI to Ann Arbor, MI 260.1 mi · 3h 52m

Continue From Ann Arbor, MI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Ann Arbor, MI to Au Train, MI 408.3 mi · 7h 28m Ann Arbor, MI to Cadillac, MI 192.2 mi · 3h 38m Ann Arbor, MI to Grant, MI 160.7 mi · 3h 4m Ann Arbor, MI to Saint Joseph, MI 147 mi · 2h 45m

Trips from Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor, MI to Au Train, MI

408.3 mi 7h 28m

Ann Arbor, MI to Cadillac, MI

192.2 mi 3h 38m

Ann Arbor, MI to Grant, MI

160.7 mi 3h 4m

Ann Arbor, MI to Saint Joseph, MI

147 mi 2h 45m

Ann Arbor, MI to Cedar Springs, MI

146.4 mi 2h 47m

Ann Arbor, MI to Benton Harbor, MI

145.5 mi 2h 42m

Ann Arbor, MI to Walker, MI

140.9 mi 2h 36m

Ann Arbor, MI to Belmont, MI

137 mi 2h 34m

Ann Arbor, MI to Alma, MI

113.5 mi 2h 6m

Ann Arbor, MI to Avoca, MI

113 mi 2h 7m

Ann Arbor, MI to Algonac, MI

87.6 mi 1h 52m

Ann Arbor, MI to Buena Vista, MI

84.6 mi 1h 35m

Ann Arbor, MI to Jonesville, MI

65.2 mi 1h 21m

Ann Arbor, MI to Bennington, MI

64.9 mi 1h 23m

Ann Arbor, MI to Burton, MI

58.3 mi 1h 9m

Ann Arbor, MI to Swartz Creek, MI

56.9 mi 1h 7m

Ann Arbor, MI to Flint, MI

54.5 mi 1h 4m

Ann Arbor, MI to Albion, MI

54.3 mi 1h 3m

Driving from Ann Arbor, MI

The typical drive from Ann Arbor, MI covers about 95 miles and takes around 1h 50m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 408 miles (7h 28m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Ann Arbor, MI most often head toward Au Train, MI (408.3 mi, 7h 28m), Cadillac, MI (192.2 mi, 3h 38m), Grant, MI (160.7 mi, 3h 4m), Saint Joseph, MI (147 mi, 2h 45m), and Cedar Springs, MI (146.4 mi, 2h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MI currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 95-mile trip from Ann Arbor, MI, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 26 mapped routes leaving Ann Arbor, MI and 49 routes heading into Ann Arbor, MI, covering 75 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 408 miles.

The longest mapped route from Ann Arbor, MI covers 408 miles and takes approximately 7h 28m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Ann Arbor, MI runs about 95 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 95-mile trip from Ann Arbor, MI costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Ann Arbor, MI include Au Train, MI, Cadillac, MI, Grant, MI and Saint Joseph, MI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.