Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Riverside, MI

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

144.6 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 30m ★

6 AM

2h 40m

8 AM

3h 1m

10 AM

2h 48m

12 PM

2h 45m

3 PM

2h 49m

5 PM

3h 0m

8 PM

2h 34m

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 Riverside, MI covers 144.6 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, I 196, East Huron Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.3 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.61 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

72.3 miles from Ann Arbor, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 144.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 144.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 196. The longest continuous stretch is about 137.3 miles on I 94.

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

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 137.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 196. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 140 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

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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.

6

140 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 196 North, US 31 North: South Haven, Holland, Grand Rapids

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

Exit 34 Toward I 196 North, US 31 North: South Haven, H...

6

143.9 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward Coloma, Riverside

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

Exit 4 Toward Coloma, Riverside

5

144 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4

144.3 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | Riverside Road

Turn left onto Riverside Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	137.3 mi	2h 27m
I 196	3.3 mi	3m
East Huron Street	1.3 mi	3m
Jackson Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
Riverside Road	0.3 mi	<1m
South State Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Coloma Road	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 137.3 mi, about 2h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street

Use the left lane.

3

Continue on I 94 BL

0.9 mi · 1 min · Jackson Avenue

4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 94 West: Jackson

5

Merge onto I 94

137 mi · 2 hr 27 min · I 94

6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 34 Toward I 196 North, US 31 North: South Haven, Holland, Grand Rapids

7

Merge onto I 196; US 31

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 196; US 31

8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 4 Toward Coloma, Riverside

9

Keep slight right at fork

368 ft · 9 sec

10

Turn slight right onto Coloma Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Coloma Road

11

Turn left onto Riverside Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Riverside Road

12

Arrive at destination

Riverside Road

Trip Plan

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 72.3 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.3 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 72.3 miles or 1h 21m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverside, 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 144.6 miles and 2h 40m.

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 I 94 for about 137.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.3 mi from Ann Arbor, MI · 1h 21m into the drive

city in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Battle Creek, MI

72 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

Michigan Center, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Battle Creek, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.3 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 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.3 miles.

Arriving in Riverside, MI

The final approach into Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Misfit Society Coffee Club

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17342632228

Visit website

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ann Arbor, Michigan

1 mi

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Comet Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–6:30 pm

+17342220579

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.4 mi

Vertex Coffee Roasters Ann Arbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.5 mi

Misfit Society Coffee Club

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17342632228

Visit website

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+17348004135

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RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17342229202

Visit website

Sweetwater's Donut Mill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12693884613

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.3

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12692237760

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.6

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15176299800

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Foundry Bakehouse and Deli

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 51.6

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+15176800092

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 103.3

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12694472129

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Comet Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–6:30 pm

+17342220579

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17343692494

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Vertex Coffee Roasters Ann Arbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17347807060

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17345445450

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Black Diesel Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+17344368355

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Venue Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17348229821

Visit website

Stirling Books & Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 51.6

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 12–6 pm

+15176297560

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Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

Visit website

Lillian Anderson Arboretum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 103.3

Kalamazoo, Michigan

+18002533602

Visit website

Bow in the Clouds Preserve

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 93

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+12693241600

Visit website

Zap Zone at BIG Best In Games - Ypsilanti

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+17349306670

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.61 one way

$45.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.82	$49.64
premium	$4.89	$27.83	$55.65
diesel	$5.61	$31.93	$63.85

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: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.4	$15.18	$6.94
Efficient EV	36.2	$12.65	$5.78
EV Truck/SUV	57.8	$20.24	$9.25

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ann Arbor, MI

Late night in Ann Arbor on Friday

Local time

1:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverside, MI

Late night in Riverside on Friday

Local time

1:35 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

20 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 40m 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 Riverside, MI covers 144.6 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, I 196, East Huron Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 72.3 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 $22.61 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 straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 140 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Ann Arbor, MI to Riverside, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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