Origin
Baroda, MI
Night in Baroda on Tuesday
Local time
11:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baroda, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
157.4 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
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6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 157.4-mile journey from Baroda, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in under 3 hours, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, it's an economical option for exploring more of the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes major highways, offering a consistent driving experience. This drive is perfect for those looking for efficiency and a direct path between these two Michigan cities. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, minimizing travel time and maximizing your destination enjoyment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.7 miles from Baroda, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with a significant 93% of the route on major roads like I-94. This means you'll experience mostly fast-paced travel, with Scottdale Road and Linco Road offering brief interludes on local surfaces. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans an impressive 143 miles on I-94, allowing for extended periods of steady progress. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficiency over varied scenery. It's the kind of road where you can settle in and cover ground quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 143 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Scottdale Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Linco Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 57m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Linco Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Linco Road
Turn right onto Linco Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.8 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 96 East: Detroit
Navigation decision point
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
16.1 mi into trip
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~21m in
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I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94: Detroit
6
153.5 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
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I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
7
154.1 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
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I 94 BL
Take the exit onto I 94 BL toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 172
Toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 143 mi | 2h 33m |
| Scottdale Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Linco Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| I 94 BL | 3 mi | 6m |
| Stevensville-Baroda Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| M-139 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 143 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baroda, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Stevensville-Baroda Road
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Stevensville-Baroda Road
2
Turn slight right onto Cleveland Avenue
0.6 mi
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51 sec
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Cleveland Avenue
3
Turn right onto Linco Road
3.1 mi
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4 min
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Linco Road
4
Turn left onto Scottdale Road
3.9 mi
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5 min
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Scottdale Road
5
Turn slight left onto M 139
196 ft
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3 sec
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Old US-31
6
Continue on M 139
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Scottdale Road
7
Continue on M 139
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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M-139
8
Continue on M 139
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Scottdale Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
10
Merge onto I 94
5.0 mi
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5 min
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I 94
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
137 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
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I 94
Toward I 94: Detroit
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
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I 94
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
13
Take the exit onto I 94 BL
3.0 mi
·
6 min
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I 94 BL
Exit 172
Toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto South State Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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South State Street
15
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this route offers excellent flexibility for departure times. You can easily start your drive in the morning and arrive in Ann Arbor with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to push through or take a brief break as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on I-94, to ensure you don't need to search for services unexpectedly. Planning to depart outside of typical rush hours will further enhance the smooth, efficient nature of this drive.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.7 miles from Baroda, MI, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 1h 28m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ann Arbor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Baroda, 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 Baroda, MI
This is one driving day of about 157.4 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baroda, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 143 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.7 mi from Baroda, MI · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Baroda, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 143 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ann Arbor, MI.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.61 one way
$49.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.29 | $60.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.75 | $69.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.53 | $7.56 |
| Efficient EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.77 | $6.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63 | 0 | $22.04 | $10.07 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Night in Ann Arbor on Tuesday
Local time
11:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 15 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 14 at 3:43PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 3:39PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
11 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
2h 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baroda, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 157.4 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, Scottdale Road, Linco Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.7 miles from Baroda, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.61 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 57m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Linco Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Baroda, MI to Ann Arbor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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