Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Afternoon in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Grattan, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
127.8 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
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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Grattan, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Grattan, MI covers 127.8 miles and takes about 2h 29m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.98 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.
Midpoint
63.9 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Huron Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| US 23 | — | — |
| US 23 North | — | — |
| I 96 West | — | — |
| Clarksville | — | — |
| Nash Highway | — | — |
| Grand River Avenue | — | — |
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 Grattan, 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
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M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
5
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
6
Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 23 North: Flint
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 96 West: Lansing
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 96 West: Lansing
10
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
11
Keep slight left
55 mi
·
58 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 96 West: Grand Rapids
13
Take the exit slight right toward Clarksville
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Clarksville
14
Turn right onto Nash Highway
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nash Highway
15
Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand River Avenue
16
Turn right onto Hastings Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hastings Road
17
Continue on Peck Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Peck Lake Road
18
Turn slight right
400 ft
·
6 sec
19
Continue on Conklin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Conklin Road
20
Turn slight left onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
463 ft
·
7 sec
·
Conklin Ware Cutoff
21
Continue on Ware Road
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ware Road
22
Keep slight right to continue on Montcalm Ware Cutoff
466 ft
·
7 sec
·
Montcalm Ware Cutoff
23
Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Montcalm Avenue Southeast
24
Turn left onto Oberley Drive Southeast
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oberley Drive Southeast
25
Continue on Grand River Drive Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand River Drive Southeast
26
Turn right onto Segwun Avenue
240 ft
·
5 sec
·
Segwun Avenue
27
Continue on South Hudson Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hudson Street
28
Continue on Hudson Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hudson Street Southeast
29
Continue on Lincoln Lake Avenue
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Lake Avenue
30
Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Belding Road Northeast
31
Turn right onto Old Belding Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Belding Road Northeast
32
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.9 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.9 miles or 1h 14m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grattan, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 127.8 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Ann Arbor, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.98 one way
$39.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.94 | $43.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.59 | $49.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.42 | $6.13 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.18 | $5.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.89 | $8.18 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Grattan, MI
Afternoon in Grattan on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
127.8 mi in 2h 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Huron Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Grattan, MI is easy. At 2h 29m 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 Grattan, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 127.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Grattan, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grattan, MI before heading back.
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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