Origin
Belleville, MI
Morning in Belleville on Saturday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleville, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
This quick 18.2-mile drive from Belleville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI takes about 26 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate using the Detroit Industrial Expressway and South State Street, with a small portion on Belleville Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this is an economical option for a short journey within Michigan's Midwest region. The drive-focused profile means you're likely to spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a straightforward transit rather than a destination in itself.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
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
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the journey on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 13.4 miles on the Detroit Industrial Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While it's not a winding scenic byway, the mix of expressways and surface streets like South State Street provides a familiar driving experience for those accustomed to Michigan's road network. Expect a functional and efficient transit from point A to point B.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belleville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
877 ft
675 ft
Total Climb
239 ft
Total Descent
37 ft
Highest Point
877 ft
~18.2 mi in
Elevation Range
202 ft
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 Belleville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is easy. At 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 Belleville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville Road | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| South State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Belleville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Belleville Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Belleville Road
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Ann Arbor
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 94 West: Ann Arbor
4
Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward State Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
State Street
6
Turn right onto South State Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Street
7
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Rain Showers
SW 16 mph
79% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 2:29AM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:01AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
6 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
26m 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 Belleville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 18.2 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belleville Road, I 94 West, Detroit Industrial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Belleville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 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 Belleville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is easy. At 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 Belleville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Belleville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 675 ft to 877 ft elevation with about 239 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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