Origin
Grand Blanc, MI
Late night in Grand Blanc on Friday
Local time
1:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Grand Blanc, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Blanc, MI
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Blanc, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, East Baldwin Road, US 23 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.6 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 51.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and East Baldwin Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.6 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 22 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 38.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and East Baldwin Road. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near Dort Highway Extension.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 51.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.4 miles (Dort Highway Extension): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.5 miles (East Baldwin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Dort Highway Extension
Enter roundabout onto Dort Highway Extension
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
East Baldwin Road
At end of road, turn right onto East Baldwin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 23
Merge onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
7
48.5 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
50 mi into trip
|
~59m 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 Grand Blanc, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor along the way.
M 14 West: Ann Arbor
48.5 mi in
|
~57m
|
via US 23 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 38.6 mi | 41m |
| East Baldwin Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| US 23 BUS | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Torrey Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dort Highway Extension | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Grand Blanc Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Dort Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 38.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Blanc, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on South Saginaw Street
27 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Saginaw Street
2
Turn left onto East Grand Blanc Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Grand Blanc Road
3
Enter roundabout onto East Grand Blanc Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Grand Blanc Road
4
Continue on East Grand Blanc Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Grand Blanc Road
5
Turn left onto M 54
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Dort Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto M 54
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Dort Highway
7
Continue on M 54
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Dort Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto Dort Highway Extension
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Dort Highway Extension
9
Continue on Dort Highway Extension
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dort Highway Extension
10
Enter roundabout onto Dort Highway Extension
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Dort Highway Extension
11
Continue on Dort Highway Extension
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dort Highway Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn right onto East Baldwin Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Baldwin Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Torrey Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Torrey Road
14
Turn right onto West Thompson Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Thompson Road
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
16
Merge onto US 23
39 mi
·
41 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
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.
19
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
21
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Grand Blanc, MI · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Grand Blanc, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Ann Arbor on Friday
Local time
1:55 AM
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
19 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
1h 4m 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 Grand Blanc, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, East Baldwin Road, US 23 BUS. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Grand Blanc, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.11 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 51.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.4 miles (Dort Highway Extension): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.5 miles (East Baldwin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Grand Blanc, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor along the way.
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