Origin
Allegan, MI
Late night in Allegan on Monday
Local time
3:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allegan, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
128.5 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
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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.
Allegan, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allegan, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 128.5 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 Marshall Street, Lincoln Road, West Allegan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.52 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
64.2 miles from Allegan, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 128.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marshall Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Allegan, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allegan, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Allegan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M-89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Allegan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Marshall Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allegan, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on North Cedar Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Cedar Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Marshall Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Street
4
Continue on Lincoln Road
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lincoln Road
5
Continue on West Allegan Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Allegan Street
6
Continue on M-89
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
M-89
7
Continue on Allegan Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Allegan Street
8
Continue on East Bridge Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bridge Street
9
Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Jackson Road
10
Continue on M 89
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
M 89
11
Continue on East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Richplain Drive
12
Continue on East C Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East C Avenue
13
Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 32nd Street
14
Turn left onto East D Avenue
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
East D Avenue
15
Continue on M 89
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
M 89
16
Continue on M-89
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
M-89
17
Continue on West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
18
Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
19
Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hamblin Avenue
20
Continue on Hamblin Street
351 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hamblin Street
21
Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
22
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
23
Continue on East Columbia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
East Columbia Avenue
24
Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
25
Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road
351 ft
·
7 sec
·
11 Mile Road
26
Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 94 East: Detroit
27
Merge slight left
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
28
Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
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I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
30
Turn right onto South State Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South State Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 64.2 miles from Allegan, MI, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 4m 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 Allegan, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Allegan, MI
This is one driving day of about 128.5 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Allegan, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.2 mi from Allegan, MI · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 64.2 miles from Allegan, 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
$19.52 one way
$39.04 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.52 | $43.03 |
| premium | $4.80 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.55 | $57.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.49 | $6.17 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.99 | $8.22 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Late night in Ann Arbor on Monday
Local time
3:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
50°F
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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
2 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 Allegan, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 128.5 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 Marshall Street, Lincoln Road, West Allegan Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.2 miles from Allegan, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.52 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.
The drive from Allegan, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allegan, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Allegan, MI to Ann Arbor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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