Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Late night in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
1:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Highland, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ann Arbor, MI
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Highland, MI
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
Ann Arbor, MI to Highland, MI is 32.9 miles and takes about 41m via US 23 BUS and Highland Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Michigan. It's a straightforward drive, primarily highway-focused, making it an easy option for a quick journey or a segment of a larger trip. Given its brevity, you'll likely find it convenient for a same-day excursion without needing extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.6 miles on US 23 BUS, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. As you transition, the route incorporates local roads like Highland Road and North Main Street, providing a slight change of pace before reaching your destination. Expect a generally efficient drive with minimal complexity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 BUS is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 BUS and Highland Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 23 BUS.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 23 BUS
Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS toward US 23 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23 North: Flint
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward M 59: Howell, Pontiac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward M 59: Howell, Pontiac
8
25.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward M 59 East: Pontiac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward M 59 East: Pontiac
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
North Milford Road
Turn right onto North Milford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ann Arbor, MI and Highland, MI, road signs point toward M 14 East, Detroit, M 59: Howell, Pontiac and M 59 East: Pontiac.
M 14 East
1.9 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US 23 BUS
Detroit
1.9 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US 23 BUS
M 59: Howell
25.5 mi in
|
~30m
Pontiac
25.5 mi in
|
~30m
M 59 East: Pontiac
25.8 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 BUS | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| Highland Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| M 14 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Huron Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Milford Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23 BUS
— 22.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Highland, MI.
1
Start on South State Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South State Street
2
Turn left onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Huron Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US 23 BUS
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
4
Take the ramp onto US 23 BUS
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 23 BUS
Toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
5
Merge onto M 14; US 23 BUS
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
M 14; US 23 BUS
6
Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 67
Toward M 59: Howell, Pontiac
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft
·
9 sec
Toward M 59 East: Pontiac
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto M 59
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Highland Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto North Milford Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Milford Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left
173 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Highland, MI
Late night in Highland on Saturday
Local time
1:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
41m 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 Ann Arbor, MI to Highland, MI covers 32.9 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23 BUS, Highland Road, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 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 $5.14 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ann Arbor, MI and Highland, MI, road signs point toward M 14 East, Detroit, M 59: Howell, Pontiac and M 59 East: Pontiac.
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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