Origin
Farmington, MI
Afternoon in Farmington on Saturday
Local time
3:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, 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
38m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, MI
Sarah-Claude Lévesque St-Louis
Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
Farmington, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is 28.7 miles and takes about 38 minutes via M 14, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Michigan. You'll encounter a mix of local roads and highway driving, making it a straightforward drive for a quick commute or a short excursion. Given the minimal distance and time, this route is ideal for a same-day trip with plenty of flexibility for departure times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 14 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| Farmington Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| 7 Mile Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| US 23 BUS | 0.9 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:
M 14
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto 7 Mile Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
7 Mile Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 275; I 96
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto M 14
17 mi
·
17 min
·
M 14
7
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.
8
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.
9
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
11
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
8
25 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Depot Street
Turn left onto Depot Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Saturday
Local time
3:43 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
3 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
38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface streets with about 33% on highways. You'll spend about 18.3 miles on M 14, which is the longest continuous stretch. Expect frequent turns as you navigate Farmington Road and 7 Mile Road before merging onto the highway. The transition from local roads to the highway is a key feature of this route.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on M 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 5.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Farmington, MI and Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward Toledo and M 14: Ann Arbor.
Toledo
5.3 mi in
|
~9m
M 14: Ann Arbor
7.9 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on M 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ann Arbor, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ann Arbor, MI before heading back.
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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