Origin
Atlantic Mine, MI
Morning in Atlantic Mine on Monday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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10h 21m
Distance
540.1 mi
869 km
Drive Score
9/10
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2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$82
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Ann Arbor, MI
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The drive from Atlantic Mine, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 540.1 miles and takes about 10h 21m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, Wilson Memorial Drive, M-28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 229.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.04 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
270 miles from Atlantic Mine, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 39m into the drive .
At 540.1 miles and 10h 21m 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 Wilson Memorial Drive.
At 10h 21m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 101 miles in near US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 540.1 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 101 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 356.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 491.2 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Atlantic Mine, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 229.2 mi | 3h 56m |
| Wilson Memorial Drive | 76.4 mi | 1h 37m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 2 | 65.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 23 | 45.4 mi | 48m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Palms Avenue | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| Chassell Painesdale Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Mine, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
Start on Edwards Street
Turn left onto Huron
Turn right onto Erickson Drive
At end of road, turn right onto M 26
Turn left onto Trimountain Avenue
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
Continue on Stanton Avenue
Turn right onto 12th Street
Continue on County Road A-67
Continue on 15th Street
Continue on Baltic-Onkalo's Corner Road
Continue on County Road A-67
Continue on County Road P-67
Continue on P-651
Turn left onto Chassell Painesdale Road
Continue on 5th Street
Turn right onto US 41
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Take the exit onto US 41; M 28
Merge onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Turn left onto M 28
Continue on M 28
Continue on M 28
Continue on M 28
Turn sharp right onto M 77
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
Turn left onto Depot Street
Turn right
Continue on North State Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 119 miles or 2h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 270 miles or 5h 39m 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 270 miles or 5h 39m
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 9h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ann Arbor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Atlantic Mine, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 Atlantic Mine, MI
Aim for roughly 270 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Ann Arbor, MI
Aim for roughly 270 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 270 mi from Atlantic Mine, MI · 5h 39m 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
356 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 Skidway Lake, MINight 1
270 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Dafter, MI after about 270 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 119 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 270 miles from Atlantic Mine, 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 229.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 270 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
The final approach into Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Ann Arbor, 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.
Regular Gas
$82.04 one way
$164.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $90.43 | $180.87 |
| premium | $4.80 | $101.96 | $203.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $119.99 | $239.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 189 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 162 | 2 | $56.71 | $25.92 |
| Efficient EV | 135 | 1 | $47.26 | $21.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 216 | 2 | $75.61 | $34.57 |
Gas CO2
189 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Atlantic Mine on Monday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Ann Arbor on Monday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Along the Route
46°F
Flat Rock, MI
178 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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