Origin
Allen, MI
Late night in Allen on Wednesday
Local time
2:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allen, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allen, MI
Yaroslav Shuraev
Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allen, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, Moscow Road, East Chicago Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.3 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.05 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
35.4 miles from Allen, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Allen, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in near Moscow Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles (Moscow Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (M 60 / Spring Arbor Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
15.1 mi into trip
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~20m in
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Moscow Road
Turn left onto Moscow Road
Navigation decision point
4
26.5 mi into trip
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~36m in
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M 60 / Spring Arbor Road
Merge onto M 60 / Spring Arbor Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
31.7 mi into trip
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~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
6
66.9 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
7
67.5 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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I 94 BL
Take the exit onto I 94 BL toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 172
Toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 35.3 mi | 37m |
| Moscow Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| East Chicago Road | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| West Chicago Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| I 94 BL | 3 mi | 6m |
| M-60 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Spring Arbor Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Chicago Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 35.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allen, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on US 12; M 49
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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East Chicago Street
2
Continue on US 12; M 49
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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West Chicago Road
3
Continue on US 12
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Chicago Street
4
Continue on US 12; M 99
9.5 mi
·
12 min
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East Chicago Road
5
Turn left onto Moscow Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Moscow Road
6
Merge onto M 60
2.3 mi
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3 min
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Spring Arbor Road
7
Turn straight onto M 60
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
M-60
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
9
Merge onto I 94
35 mi
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37 min
·
I 94
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 94
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
11
Take the exit onto I 94 BL
3.0 mi
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6 min
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I 94 BL
Exit 172
Toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto South State Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South State Street
13
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 35.4 miles from Allen, MI, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.3 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 70.7 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 47m 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 13m
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 Allen, 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 Allen, MI
This is one driving day of about 70.7 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Allen, 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 I 94 for about 35.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.4 mi from Allen, MI · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Allen, 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
$11.05 one way
$22.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.61 | $27.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Ann Arbor on Wednesday
Local time
2:26 AM
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
5 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
1h 28m 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 Allen, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, Moscow Road, East Chicago Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from Allen, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.05 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles (Moscow Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (M 60 / Spring Arbor Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Allen, MI to Ann Arbor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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