Origin
Almena, MI
Morning in Almena on Friday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Almena, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
114.5 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Almena, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Almena, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 114.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, I 94 BL, County Road 652 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.3 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.90 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.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Almena, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 114.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 114.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 94 BL. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.3 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 105.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 94 BL. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 375 / County Road 375.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (375 / County Road 375): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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375 / County Road 375
Turn left onto 375 / County Road 375
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
110.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
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
111.2 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
|
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 | 105.3 mi | 1h 52m |
| I 94 BL | 3 mi | 6m |
| County Road 652 | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| County Road 375 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Red Arrow Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 653 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 105.3 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Almena, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on 653
18 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Road 653
2
Turn left onto 375
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 375
3
Turn right onto 652
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 652
4
Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Arrow Highway
5
Turn right onto 652
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 652
6
Continue on 652
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
167 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on North Main Street
499 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Enter roundabout
303 ft
·
17 sec
10
Continue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
11
Merge onto I 94
105 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
·
I 94
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 94
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
13
Take the exit onto I 94 BL
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94 BL
Exit 172
Toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto South State Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South State Street
15
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 57.2 miles from Almena, MI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.3 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 9m 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 48m
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 Almena, 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 Almena, MI
This is one driving day of about 114.5 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Almena, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 105.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.2 mi from Almena, MI · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from Almena, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.3 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.90 one way
$35.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.65 | $39.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.03 | $44.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Morning in Ann Arbor on Friday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Homer, MI
57 mi in
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
1 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 14m 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 Almena, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 114.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, I 94 BL, County Road 652. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 miles from Almena, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.90 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 straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (375 / County Road 375): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Almena, MI to Ann Arbor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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