Trip from Bennington, MI to Ann Arbor, MI

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

64.4 mi

104 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 23m

8 AM

1h 36m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 26m

3 PM

1h 28m

5 PM

1h 35m

8 PM

1h 19m

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

The drive from Bennington, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, M 52, US 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

32.2 miles from Bennington, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 64.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and M 52. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.8 miles on I 96.

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 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

969 ft 794 ft

Total Climb

284 ft

Total Descent

202 ft

Highest Point

969 ft

~40.3 mi in

Elevation Range

175 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and M 52. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in near M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 64.4 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 20.2 miles (M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

20.2 mi into trip | ~32m in | M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road

Turn right onto M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

8

46.2 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint

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 148A-B Toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint

8

46.6 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 148A Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor

7

61 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | US 23 BUS

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45 Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

7

62.5 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 23 BUS

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

Towns Along This Route

Between Bennington, MI and Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward Flint and M 14 West: Ann Arbor.

Flint

46.2 mi in | ~1h

M 14 West: Ann Arbor

61 mi in | ~1h 16m | via US 23 BUS

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 96	24.8 mi	26m
M 52	18.1 mi	26m
US 23	14.1 mi	15m
US 23 BUS	2.4 mi	3m
East Grand River Avenue	1.2 mi	1m
West Bennington Road	1 mi	3m
Stockbridge Road	0.9 mi	1m
North State Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 96 — 24.8 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.

1

Start on West Bennington Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · West Bennington Road

2

Turn right onto M 52

18 mi · 26 min · M 52

3

At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Grand River Avenue

4

Turn right onto M 43; M 52

0.9 mi · 1 min · Stockbridge Road

Use the right lane.

5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 96 East: Detroit

6

Merge onto I 96

25 mi · 26 min · I 96

Use the straight / right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Exit 148A-B Toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint Use the slight right lane.

8

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 148A Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor Use the slight right lane.

9

Merge onto US 23

14 mi · 15 min · US 23

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit onto US 23 BUS

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 23 BUS

Exit 45 Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

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.

12

Turn left onto Depot Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Depot Street

Use the left lane.

13

Turn right

119 ft · 6 sec

14

Continue on North State Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North State Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

15

Arrive at destination

South State Street

Trip Plan

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 32.2 miles from Bennington, MI, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 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 64.4 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.2 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 10m

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 Bennington, 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 Bennington, MI

This is one driving day of about 64.4 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bennington, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 24.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.2 mi from Bennington, MI · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Adrian, 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

Adrian, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Adrian, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Bennington, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ann Arbor, MI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.78 one way

$19.56 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$10.78	$21.57
premium	$4.80	$12.16	$24.31
diesel	$5.64	$14.31	$28.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.3	$6.76	$3.09
Efficient EV	16.1	$5.64	$2.58
EV Truck/SUV	25.8	$9.02	$4.12

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bennington, MI

Evening in Bennington on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

SE 5 to 10 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 3:54PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:39PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Ann Arbor, MI

Evening in Ann Arbor on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

SE 7 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 3:54PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:39PM 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

1 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 23m 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 Bennington, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 96, M 52, US 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.2 miles from Bennington, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.78 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 64.4 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles (M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Bennington, MI and Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward Flint and M 14 West: Ann Arbor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 794 ft to 969 ft elevation with about 284 ft of total climbing.