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Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Oxford, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

63.1 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

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city in Oxfordshire, England

Oxford, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Oxford, MI covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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 $9.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m 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 26m drive with frequent turns across 63.1 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 Oxford, MI is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, 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 left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer

0.4 mi · 58 sec · M 24 North: Lapeer
26

Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road

9.0 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road
27

Continue on South Washington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Washington Street
28

Turn sharp right onto East Burdick Street

92 ft · 3 sec · East Burdick Street
29

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.5 mi from Ann Arbor, MI · 43m into the drive

city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Southfield, MI

32 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

Plymouth, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Southfield, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oxford, MI

The final approach into Oxford, 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

$9.86 one way

$19.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.83 $21.66
premium $4.89 $12.14 $24.29
diesel $5.61 $13.93 $27.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.9 0 $6.63 $3.03
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52
EV Truck/SUV 25.2 0 $8.83 $4.04

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ann Arbor, MI

Night in Ann Arbor on Friday

Local time

11:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oxford, MI

Night in Oxford on Friday

Local time

11:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

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

1h 26m 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 Oxford, MI covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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 31.5 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 $9.86 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 Oxford, MI is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Oxford, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Ann Arbor, MI to Oxford, 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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