Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Holton, MI

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

181.9 mi

293 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 15m ★

6 AM

3h 28m

8 AM

3h 52m

10 AM

3h 36m

12 PM

3h 34m

3 PM

3h 37m

5 PM

3h 51m

8 PM

3h 20m

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 Holton, MI covers 181.9 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, South Maple Island Road, US 23 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.6 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.63 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90.9 miles from Ann Arbor, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 27m highway drive covering 181.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and South Maple Island Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.6 miles on I 96.

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

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and South Maple Island 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 181.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.9 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

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

17.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 96 West: Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 60B Toward I 96 West: Lansing

74.9 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids

128.6 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | I 96; M 37

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37 toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

155.5 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Take the exit toward CR B31: Nunica

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10 Toward CR B31: Nunica

Towns Along This Route

Between Ann Arbor, MI and Holton, MI, road signs point toward Brighton, M 37 North: Muskegon and Cr B31: Nunica.

Brighton

18.3 mi in | ~22m

M 37 North: Muskegon

128.6 mi in | ~2h 21m | via I 96; M 37

Cr B31: Nunica

155.5 mi in | ~2h 49m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 96	136.6 mi	2h 26m
South Maple Island Road	20.8 mi	28m
US 23 BUS	14.9 mi	16m
112th Avenue	3.1 mi	4m
Marvin Road	2 mi	2m
North Main Street	1.2 mi	2m
M 14	1.1 mi	1m
East Huron Street	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 96 — 136.6 mi, about 2h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

15 mi · 15 min · US 23 BUS

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

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Exit 60B Toward I 96 West: Lansing Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 96 West: Lansing

Merge onto I 96

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

55 mi · 58 min · I 96

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

54 mi · 57 min · I 96

Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37

27 mi · 28 min · I 96; M 37

Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 10 Toward CR B31: Nunica Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto B-31

3.1 mi · 4 min · 112th Avenue

Continue on B-31

21 mi · 28 min · South Maple Island Road

Turn left onto Marvin Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Marvin Road

Turn right onto Holton-Duck Lake Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Holton-Duck Lake Road

Turn left onto 2nd Street

169 ft · 5 sec · 2nd Street

Turn right

174 ft · 12 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 90.9 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.6 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.9 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holton, 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 181.9 miles and 3h 27m.

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 I 96 for about 136.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.9 mi from Ann Arbor, MI · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Evanston, IL

91 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

Evanston, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Evanston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.9 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 I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.6 miles.

Arriving in Holton, MI

The final approach into Holton, 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 Holton, 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

$27.63 one way

$55.26 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$30.46	$60.92
premium	$4.80	$34.34	$68.68
diesel	$5.64	$40.41	$80.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Gigahub, Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

BP_PULSE

20 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Ypsilanti, MI

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target T0634 (Ann Arbor, MI)

Ann Arbor, MI

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Ann Arbor, MI

Tesla

8 DCFC

WCC HFC HFC4

Ann Arbor, MI

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

WASHTENAW BP 1

Ann Arbor, MI

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

WASHTENAW BP 2

Ann Arbor, MI

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

MEIJER STORES 064 SALINE RD 1

Ann Arbor, MI

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 1 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.6	$19.10	$8.73
Efficient EV	45.5	$15.92	$7.28
EV Truck/SUV	72.8	$25.47	$11.64

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Ann Arbor, MI

Morning in Ann Arbor on Monday

Local time

8:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

WSW 12 to 17 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 5:02AM EDT until April 13 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Holton, MI

Morning in Holton on Monday

Local time

8:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

33 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

3h 27m 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 Holton, MI covers 181.9 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 96, South Maple Island Road, US 23 BUS. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90.9 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 $27.63 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Ann Arbor, MI and Holton, MI, road signs point toward Brighton, M 37 North: Muskegon and Cr B31: Nunica.

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Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Holton, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Holton, MI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ann Arbor, MI

Holton, MI

Same local time

33 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 27m on the road

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