Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Hillman, MI

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

210.8 mi

339 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 53m ★

6 AM

4h 6m

8 AM

4h 32m

10 AM

4h 15m

12 PM

4h 13m

3 PM

4h 16m

5 PM

4h 31m

8 PM

3h 58m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Hillman, MI covers 210.8 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 23 BUS, I 75, South Mount Tom Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.9 miles on US 23 BUS. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

105.4 miles from Ann Arbor, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 5m highway drive covering 210.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 BUS and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.9 miles on US 23 BUS.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 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 94.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 BUS and I 75. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 210.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street

Turn left onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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

136.4 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in

Take the exit toward M 33: Alger, Rose City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 202 Toward M 33: Alger, Rose City

201.2 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in | M 32

At end of road, turn right onto M 32

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

210.3 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in | F-21; 451 / State Street

Turn left onto F-21; 451 / State Street

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 Hillman, MI, road signs point toward M 33: Alger and Rose City.

M 33: Alger

136.4 mi in | ~2h 26m

Rose City

136.4 mi in | ~2h 26m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 23 BUS	94.9 mi	1h 41m
I 75	38.6 mi	38m
South Mount Tom Road	17.6 mi	24m
South M-33	17.6 mi	24m
State Highway 33	13.4 mi	15m
M 32	9.1 mi	10m
North Abbe Road	6 mi	7m
North Mio Road	5.7 mi	7m

Longest stretch: US 23 BUS — 94.9 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South State Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · South State Street

Turn left onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Huron Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 23 BUS

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Take the ramp onto US 23 BUS

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 23 BUS

Toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit

Merge onto M 14; US 23 BUS

1.1 mi · 1 min · M 14; US 23 BUS

Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS

95 mi · 1 hr 41 min · US 23 BUS

Toward US 23 North: Flint Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

39 mi · 38 min · I 75; US 23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Exit 202 Toward M 33: Alger, Rose City

Turn right onto M 33

0.6 mi · 56 sec · West Alger Road

Continue on M 33

1.4 mi · 1 min · Brock Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on M 33

18 mi · 24 min · South M-33

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on M 33

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Bennett Street

Continue on M 33

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Williams Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on M 33

5.7 mi · 7 min · North Mio Road

Continue on M 33

9.4 mi · 12 min · South Mount Tom Road

Continue on M 33

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morenci Avenue

Continue on M 33; M 72

8.2 mi · 11 min · South Mount Tom Road

Turn left onto M 33

6.0 mi · 7 min · North Abbe Road

Continue on M 33

13 mi · 15 min · State Highway 33

At end of road, turn right onto M 32

9.1 mi · 10 min · M 32

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto F-21; 451

0.5 mi · 57 sec · State Street

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left

95 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 105.4 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.9 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 105.4 miles or 1h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillman, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor, MI

This is one driving day of about 210.8 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ann Arbor, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 23 BUS for about 94.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.4 mi from Ann Arbor, MI · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Skidway Lake, MI

105 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

Rochester Hills, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Skidway Lake, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.4 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 23 BUS if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.9 miles.

Arriving in Hillman, MI

The final approach into Hillman, 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 Hillman, 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

$32.96 one way

$65.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$36.18	$72.37
premium	$4.89	$40.57	$81.13
diesel	$5.61	$46.54	$93.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.2	0	$22.13	$10.12
Efficient EV	52.7	0	$18.45	$8.43
EV Truck/SUV	84.3	1	$29.51	$13.49

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Ann Arbor, MI

Night in Ann Arbor on Tuesday

Local time

11:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hillman, MI

Night in Hillman on Tuesday

Local time

11:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

16 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

4h 5m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Hillman, MI covers 210.8 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 23 BUS, I 75, South Mount Tom Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.4 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 $32.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.