Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Morning in Ann Arbor on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Superior, MI
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Drive Time
10h 19m
Distance
538 mi
866 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 10m
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6 AM
10h 19m
8 AM
10h 38m
10 AM
10h 26m
12 PM
10h 24m
3 PM
10h 27m
5 PM
10h 37m
8 PM
10h 14m
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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Superior, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Superior, MI covers 538 miles and takes about 10h 19m 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 $84.11 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
269 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 538 miles and 10h 19m 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 35 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?
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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 538 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 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.
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
6
278.4 mi into trip
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~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
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~6h 29m in
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M 28 / M-28
Turn sharp left onto M 28 / M-28
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
396.6 mi into trip
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~7h 11m in
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M 28 / East Munising
Enter roundabout onto M 28 / East Munising
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Superior, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
278.4 mi in
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~4h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 180.5 mi | 3h 4m |
| US 23 BUS | 94.9 mi | 1h 41m |
| US 41 | 77.3 mi | 1h 38m |
| 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 |
| Chassell Painesdale Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
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 Superior, MI.
1
Start on South State Street
0.3 mi
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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
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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
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 75; US 23
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
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I 75
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
10
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US-2 West
11
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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US 2
12
Continue on US 2
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
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US-2 West
13
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi
·
20 min
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M 77
14
Turn sharp left onto M 28
35 mi
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41 min
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M-28
15
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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Cedar Street
16
Enter roundabout onto M 28
194 ft
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11 sec
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East Munising
17
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
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4 min
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East Munising
18
Continue on M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
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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
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County Road 480
21
Continue on Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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Rail Street
22
Turn right onto Division Street
503 ft
·
10 sec
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Division Street
23
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
440 ft
·
12 sec
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West Main Street
24
Turn left onto M 28 BUS
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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North Teal Lake Avenue
25
Turn left onto US 41; M 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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US Highway 41
26
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
83 ft
·
4 sec
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US 41; M 28
27
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 41; M 28
28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
88 ft
·
5 sec
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US 41; M 28
29
Continue on US 41; M 28
76 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
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US 41; M 28
30
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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5th Street
31
Continue on Chassell Painesdale Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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Chassell Painesdale Road
32
Turn right onto P-651
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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Superior Road
33
Continue on P-651
3.2 mi
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5 min
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Superior Road
34
Turn left onto Superior Loc Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Superior Loc Road
35
Arrive at destination
Superior Loc Road
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 269 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 4h 42m 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 118 miles or 2h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 269 miles or 4h 42m 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 269 miles or 4h 42m
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 8h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Superior, 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 269 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Superior, MI
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Ann Arbor, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 269 mi from Ann Arbor, MI · 4h 42m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
178 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
355 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Flat Rock, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
269 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Dafter, MI after about 269 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 269 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 I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 180.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 269 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Superior, MI
The final approach into Superior, 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 Superior, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Superior, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$84.11 one way
$168.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
188 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $92.35 | $184.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $103.53 | $207.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $118.78 | $237.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 188.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 161.4 | 1 | $56.49 | $25.82 |
| Efficient EV | 134.5 | 1 | $47.07 | $21.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 215.2 | 2 | $75.32 | $34.43 |
Gas CO2
188 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Superior, MI
Morning in Superior on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
355 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
9 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
10h 19m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Superior, MI covers 538 miles and takes about 10h 19m 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 269 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 269 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 $84.11 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 2 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 22 significant decision points across 538 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 Superior, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
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