Origin
Auburn Hills, MI
Afternoon in Auburn Hills on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Auburn Hills, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
52.5 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn Hills, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn Hills, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on M 14, South Telegraph Road, Walter P Reuther Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on M 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 52.5 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.
M 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near University Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
University Drive
Turn sharp left onto University Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
BL I 75
Take the exit onto BL I 75 toward I 75 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
8
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
8
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Auburn Hills, MI and Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway, Toledo and M 14: Ann Arbor.
M 10 North: Lansing
17.2 mi in
|
~26m
Northwestern Highway
17.2 mi in
|
~26m
Toledo
25.6 mi in
|
~37m
M 14: Ann Arbor
31.7 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 14 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| South Telegraph Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| I 75 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| I 75 BL | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Opdyke Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Square Lake Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
M 14
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Shimmons Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
2
Continue
280 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn right onto I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Lapeer Road
4
Continue on I 75 BL
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Lapeer Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Opdyke Road
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Turn sharp left onto University Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
University Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto BL I 75
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
BL I 75
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 75 BL
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 BL
11
Continue on US 24 BUS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Merge onto US 24
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
138 ft
·
13 sec
14
Turn sharp left onto US 24
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 696
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
21
Merge onto I 275; I 96
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto M 14
17 mi
·
17 min
·
M 14
24
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
M 14
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23 BUS
Exit 3
Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
28
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Auburn Hills, MI · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 26.3 miles from Auburn Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ann Arbor, MI
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.21 one way
$16.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Ann Arbor, MI
Afternoon in Ann Arbor on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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 Auburn Hills, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are M 14, South Telegraph Road, Walter P Reuther Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 miles from Auburn Hills, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.21 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Auburn Hills, MI and Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway, Toledo and M 14: Ann Arbor.
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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