Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Night in Ann Arbor on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Hubbard Lake, MI
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
205.7 mi
331 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
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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Hubbard Lake, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Hubbard Lake, MI covers 205.7 miles and takes about 4h 15m 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, State Highway 65, I 75 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 $32.16 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
102.8 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 15m highway drive covering 205.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 BUS and State Highway 65. 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 34 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 State Highway 65. You will hit about 16 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
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 205.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.6 miles (US 23 BUS / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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.
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 23 BUS / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 23 BUS / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
3.1 mi into trip
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~6m in
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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
5
124.5 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
5
137 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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M 65 / North Hale Road
Turn left onto M 65 / North Hale Road
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 Hubbard Lake, MI, road signs point toward M 61: Standish and Gladwin.
M 61: Standish
124.5 mi in
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~2h 14m
Gladwin
124.5 mi in
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~2h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 BUS | 94.9 mi | 1h 41m |
| State Highway 65 | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| I 75 | 26.6 mi | 26m |
| M 72 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| M 65 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| South Hubbard Lake Road | 7 mi | 26m |
| West Huron Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| North Hale Road | 4 mi | 4m |
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 Hubbard Lake, MI.
1
Start on South State Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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South State Street
2
Turn left onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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East Huron Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US 23 BUS
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
4
Take the ramp onto US 23 BUS
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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US 23 BUS
Toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
5
Merge onto M 14; US 23 BUS
1.1 mi
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1 min
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M 14; US 23 BUS
6
Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS
95 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
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US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
27 mi
·
26 min
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I 75; US 23
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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51 sec
Toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
9
Turn right onto M 61
2.1 mi
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3 min
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M-61
10
Continue on M 61
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Cedar Street
11
Turn left onto US 23
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Main Street
12
Continue on US 23
6.3 mi
·
8 min
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West Huron Road
13
Continue on US 23
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Road
14
Continue on US 23
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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East Huron Road
15
Turn left onto M 65
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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North Hale Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on M 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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State Street
17
Continue on M 65
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Hale Road
18
Continue on M 65
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 65
19
Continue on M 65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bullock Street
20
Continue on M 65
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 65
21
Continue on M 65
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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M 65
22
Continue on M 65
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 65
23
Continue on M 65
4.0 mi
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4 min
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M 65
24
Continue on M 65
11 mi
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12 min
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State Highway 65
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on M 65
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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Baker Road
26
Continue on M 65
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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South State Road
27
Continue on M 65
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 65
28
Turn right onto M 72
11 mi
·
13 min
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M 72
29
Turn left onto South Hubbard Lake Road
7.0 mi
·
26 min
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South Hubbard Lake Road
30
Turn left onto West Mount Maria Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Mount Maria Road
31
Turn right onto Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Street
32
Turn left onto John Street
281 ft
·
13 sec
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John Street
33
Turn right onto Susan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Susan Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Susan Avenue
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 102.8 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 1h 52m 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 102.8 miles or 1h 52m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hubbard Lake, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ann Arbor, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 205.7 miles and 4h 15m.
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 102.8 mi from Ann Arbor, MI · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.8 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 23 BUS if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.9 miles.
Arriving in Hubbard Lake, MI
The final approach into Hubbard Lake, 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 Hubbard Lake, 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
$32.16 one way
$64.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.31 | $70.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.59 | $79.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.42 | $90.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.60 | $9.87 |
| Efficient EV | 51.4 | 0 | $18.00 | $8.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.3 | 1 | $28.80 | $13.16 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Hubbard Lake, MI
Night in Hubbard Lake on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 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 15m 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 Hubbard Lake, MI covers 205.7 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23 BUS, State Highway 65, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.8 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 $32.16 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 205.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 23 BUS / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ann Arbor, MI and Hubbard Lake, MI, road signs point toward M 61: Standish and Gladwin.
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