Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Afternoon in Ann Arbor on Friday
Local time
12:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Auburn Hills, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Auburn Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Auburn Hills, MI covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Huron Street, North Main Street, US 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 54 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Huron Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Huron Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| US 23 | — | — |
| US 23 South | — | — |
| M 14 East | — | — |
| I 275 North | — | — |
| I 96 West | — | — |
| I 696 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Huron Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Auburn Hills, MI.
1
Start on South State Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South State Street
2
Turn left onto East Huron Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Huron Street
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
4
Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
5
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
6
Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
7
Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 96 West
10
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 696: Port Huron
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 696: Port Huron
14
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
15
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
John C Lodge Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 24 North: Telegraph Road
17
Continue on Telegraph Road
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Telegraph Road
18
Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Franklin Road
19
Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
20
Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Flint
22
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
M 24: Lapeer
24
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 75 Business South: Pontiac
26
Turn left
89 ft
·
4 sec
27
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
28
Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Ann Arbor, MI · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn Hills, MI
The final approach into Auburn Hills, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.44 one way
$16.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Auburn Hills, MI
Afternoon in Auburn Hills on Friday
Local time
12:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
1h 11m 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 Auburn Hills, MI covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Huron Street, North Main Street, US 23. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 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 $8.44 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.
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ann Arbor, MI to Auburn Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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