Origin
Akron, MI
Night in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
105.3 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Akron, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, I 75, North Vassar Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.4 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.7 miles from Akron, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 105.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.4 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 105.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.5 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.9 miles (US 23 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
35.4 mi into trip
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~52m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South, US 23
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 South, US 23
7
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
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US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
7
101.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
7
103.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
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US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
5
104.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
Depot Street
Turn left onto Depot Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 45.4 mi | 48m |
| I 75 | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| North Vassar Road | 8 mi | 10m |
| West Sanilac Road | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| South Gera Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Gera Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| US 23 BUS | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 45.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto M 138
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Beach Street
3
Continue on M 138
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Akron Road
4
Turn slight left onto M 138
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Road
5
Continue on M 138
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Turn right onto M 138
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
7
Continue on M 138
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrove Road
8
Turn left onto North Vassar Road
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Vassar Road
9
Turn right onto M 46
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Sanilac Road
10
Continue on M 46
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Holland Avenue
11
Turn left onto M 83
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Gera Road
12
Continue on M 83
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on M 83
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Gera Road
14
Turn right onto M 54; M 83
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Birch Run Road
15
Continue on Main Street
439 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 75; US 23
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 75; US 23
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
45 mi
·
48 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23 BUS
Exit 45
Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23 BUS
Exit 3
Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
24
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.7 miles from Akron, MI, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.7 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ann Arbor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Akron, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Akron, MI
This is one driving day of about 105.3 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Akron, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 45.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.7 mi from Akron, MI · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.7 miles from Akron, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ann Arbor, MI
The final approach into Ann Arbor, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ann Arbor, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.46 one way
$32.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.26 | $40.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.05 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.74 | $6.74 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ann Arbor, MI
Night in Ann Arbor on Tuesday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Akron, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, I 75, North Vassar Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.7 miles from Akron, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 105.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.5 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.9 miles (US 23 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Akron, MI to Ann Arbor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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