Origin
Brighton, MI
Night in Brighton on Friday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brighton, 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
25m
Distance
19 mi
31 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brighton, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brighton, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 19 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, US 23 BUS, East Grand River Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 19 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and US 23 BUS. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.9 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and US 23 BUS. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Enter roundabout toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Right toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 23
Merge onto US 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
17 mi into trip
|
~20m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brighton, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor along the way.
M 14 West: Ann Arbor
15.5 mi in
|
~18m
|
via US 23 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| US 23 BUS | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Grand River Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Whitmore Lake Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Depot Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 12.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on East Grand River Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Grand River Avenue
2
Turn right onto Whitmore Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitmore Lake Road
3
Enter roundabout
232 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
4
Continue
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto US 23
13 mi
·
13 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
10
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Friday
Local time
9:41 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
22 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
25m 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 Brighton, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 19 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, US 23 BUS, East Grand River Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Brighton, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.97 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 19 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brighton, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor along the way.
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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