Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Late night in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
2:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Lakeview, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
146.6 mi
236 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
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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Lakeview, MI
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Trip Overview
This 146.6-mile drive from Ann Arbor, MI, to Lakeview, MI, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 127, I-96, and US 23 BUS, the route offers a highway-focused experience through the Midwest region of Michigan. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it's an economical option for a day excursion. This drive is well-suited for a one-day adventure, allowing ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
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
73.3 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 146.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 51 miles on US 127, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. While the route emphasizes highway travel, the inclusion of US 23 BUS suggests some transitions to more localized roads as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience periods of efficient travel interspersed with moments of more varied driving.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 127 is the longest continuous segment at about 51 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 127 and I 96. 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 146.6 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 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
7
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
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Ro...
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Lakeview, MI, road signs point toward Brighton, M 46: Edmore and Saginaw.
Brighton
18.3 mi in
|
~22m
M 46: Edmore
113.6 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Saginaw
113.6 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 51 mi | 53m |
| I 96 | 40.1 mi | 43m |
| US 23 BUS | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Howard City Edmore Road Northeast | 11 mi | 15m |
| Howard City Edmore Road | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| West Monroe Road | 9 mi | 12m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 51 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Lakeview, 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
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 60B
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
10
Merge onto I 96
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 96
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
39 mi
·
41 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 106B
Toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
13
Merge onto I 496; US 127
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127
51 mi
·
53 min
·
US 127
Exit 8
Toward US 127 North: Clare
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward M 46: Edmore, Saginaw
16
Turn left onto US 127 BUS; M 46
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
West Monroe Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on M 46
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Monroe Road
18
Continue on M 46
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Howard City Edmore Road
19
Continue on M 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on M 46
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Howard City-Edmore Road
21
Continue on M 46
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
22
Turn right onto Greenville Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Greenville Road
23
Continue on South Lincoln Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
24
Continue on North Lincoln Street
366 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lincoln Street
25
Continue on North Lincoln Avenue
376 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
26
Turn right onto East North Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
27
Turn left onto Faith Drive
100 ft
·
7 sec
·
Faith Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Faith Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 54-minute duration, departing Ann Arbor in the morning will allow you to reach Lakeview with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one suggested stop and a manageable 146.6 miles, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $23 for the trip. A practical tip: familiarizing yourself with the US 23 BUS section before you go can help you navigate any changes in road character as you get closer to Lakeview.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.3 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51 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 32 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.3 miles or 1h 22m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeview, 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 146.6 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 127 for about 51 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.3 mi from Ann Arbor, MI · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.3 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakeview, MI
The final approach into Lakeview, 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 Lakeview, 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
$22.92 one way
$45.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.16 | $50.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.21 | $56.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.37 | $64.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.04 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.83 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.52 | $9.38 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Lakeview, MI
Late night in Lakeview on Saturday
Local time
2:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
21 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
2h 54m 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 Lakeview, MI covers 146.6 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 127, I 96, 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 73.3 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 $22.92 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 146.6 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.
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 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ann Arbor, MI and Lakeview, MI, road signs point toward Brighton, M 46: Edmore and Saginaw.
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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