The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Laurium, MI covers 550.4 miles and takes about 10h 37m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, US 23 BUS, US 41 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 180.5 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $86.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
275.2 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
180.5 mi
3h 4m
US 23 BUS
94.9 mi
1h 41m
US 41
86.1 mi
1h 52m
M-28
70.9 mi
1h 23m
US-2 West
62.1 mi
1h 12m
M 77
17.3 mi
20m
County Road 480
12.5 mi
18m
US-41
8.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 180.5 mi, about 3h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Laurium, 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
95 mi·1 hr 41 min·US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: FlintUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 75; US 23
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
118 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 75
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 344BToward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
10
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi·1 min·US-2 West
11
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi·3 min·US 2
12
Continue on US 2
61 mi·1 hr 11 min·US-2 West
13
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi·20 min·M 77
14
Turn sharp left onto M 28
35 mi·41 min·M-28
15
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi·28 sec·Cedar Street
16
Enter roundabout onto M 28
194 ft·11 sec·East Munising
17
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi·4 min·East Munising
18
Continue on M 28
36 mi·42 min·M-28
19
Continue on CR 551
1.8 mi·2 min·Cherry Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto CR 480
13 mi·18 min·County Road 480
21
Continue on Rail Street
0.4 mi·36 sec·Rail Street
22
Turn right onto Division Street
503 ft·10 sec·Division Street
23
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
440 ft·12 sec·West Main Street
24
Turn left onto M 28 BUS
0.5 mi·52 sec·North Teal Lake Avenue
25
Turn left onto US 41; M 28
2.7 mi·4 min·US Highway 41
26
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
83 ft·4 sec·US 41; M 28
27
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; M 28
28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
88 ft·5 sec·US 41; M 28
29
Continue on US 41; M 28
85 mi·1 hr 51 min·US 41; M 28
30
Turn left onto US 41
0.2 mi·34 sec·Front Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on US 41
510 ft·13 sec·Reservation Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto East White Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East White Street
33
At end of road, turn right onto US 41
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Lincoln Drive
34
Continue on US 41
8.4 mi·11 min·US-41
35
Continue on US 41
1.3 mi·2 min·County Road
36
Turn right onto Rockland Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·Rockland Street
37
Turn right onto Lake Linden Avenue
0.3 mi·36 sec·Lake Linden Avenue
38
Turn sharp left onto M 26
0.3 mi·41 sec·Hecla Street
39
Turn left onto M 26
85 ft·2 sec·3rd Street
40
Arrive at destination
M 26
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 275.2 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 4h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 121 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 275.2 miles or 4h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 275.2 miles or 4h 48m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurium, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ann Arbor, MI
Aim for roughly 275 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Laurium, MI
Aim for roughly 275 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Ann Arbor, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 180.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 550.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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.
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
6
278.4 mi into trip|~4h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
5
361.4 mi into trip|~6h 29m in|M 28 / M-28
Turn sharp left onto M 28 / M-28
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
550.2 mi into trip|~10h 36m in|M 26 / Hecla Street
Turn sharp left onto M 26 / Hecla Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$86.05 one way
$172.10 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg193 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$94.48
$188.96
premium
$4.89
$105.92
$211.84
diesel
$5.61
$121.52
$243.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 192.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
165.1
2
$57.79
$26.42
Efficient EV
137.6
1
$48.16
$22.02
EV Truck/SUV
220.2
2
$77.06
$35.23
Gas CO2
193 kg
EV CO2
64 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Afternoon
in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laurium, MI
Afternoon
in Laurium on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
363 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
30 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
10h 37m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Keweenaw National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 550.4
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$25
near mile 379.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
At 550.4 miles and 10h 37m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 75 and 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 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 180.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 23 BUS. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 550.4 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 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 278.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Laurium, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
278.4 mi in|~4h 51m
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Laurium, MI covers 550.4 miles and takes about 10h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 23 BUS, US 41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 275 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 275.2 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 $86.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 550.4 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 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 278.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Laurium, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
