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Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Adrian, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

35.8 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

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city in Michigan, United States

Adrian, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Adrian, MI covers 35.8 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Michigan Avenue, North Adrian Highway, State Highway 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on East Michigan Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 35.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Michigan Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near East Hoover Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Hoover Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (South Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Hoover Avenue

Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
4.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | South Maple Road

Turn left onto South Maple Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
8.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 12 / East Michigan Avenue

Turn right onto US 12 / East Michigan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
23.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | M 52 / State Highway 52

Turn left onto M 52 / State Highway 52

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Michigan Avenue 14.6 mi 21m
North Adrian Highway 6.7 mi 9m
State Highway 52 4.8 mi 6m
South Maple Road 4.5 mi 6m
Ann Arbor-Saline Road 2.1 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
South Main Street 1 mi 2m
South State Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: East Michigan Avenue — 14.6 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Adrian, MI.

1

Start on South State Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South State Street
2

Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Hoover Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn straight onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto South Maple Road

4.5 mi · 6 min · South Maple Road
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto US 12

15 mi · 21 min · East Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto M 52

4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 52
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on M 52

6.7 mi · 9 min · North Adrian Highway
10

Continue on State Highway 52

0.5 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 52
11

Continue on M 52

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
12

Turn left onto M 52

52 ft · 1 sec · East Church Street
13

Arrive at destination

M 52

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.9 mi from Ann Arbor, MI · 29m into the drive

Downtown Saline, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saline, MI

18 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

Tecumseh, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clinton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Adrian, MI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Adrian, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.60 one way

$11.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.15 $12.29
premium $4.89 $6.89 $13.78
diesel $5.61 $7.90 $15.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.76 $1.72
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.13 $1.43
EV Truck/SUV 14.3 0 $5.01 $2.29

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Ann Arbor, MI

Evening in Ann Arbor on Friday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 4:41PM CDT until April 17 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 17 at 4:59PM EDT until April 18 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

Adrian, MI

Evening in Adrian on Friday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 4:41PM CDT until April 17 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 17 at 4:59PM EDT until April 18 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Adrian, MI covers 35.8 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Michigan Avenue, North Adrian Highway, State Highway 52. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Ann Arbor, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Hoover Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (South Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Ann Arbor, MI to Adrian, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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