Origin
Highland, MI
Night in Highland on Friday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, 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
41m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, MI
Francesco Ungaro
Ann Arbor, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Highland, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is 33.1 miles and takes about 41m via US 23, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily within Michigan's Midwest region, taking you from one well-known town to another. Given its short distance and minimal duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for activities at your destination. You'll find the journey efficient, making it a practical choice for a quick hop between these two Michigan communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 73% of the journey on major roads. Expect a mostly highway-focused experience, particularly on US 23, where you'll encounter the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving at 21.9 miles. While much of the drive will be on US 23, you will also navigate sections of Highland Road and US 23 BUS, offering a slight variation in the road's character as you approach Ann Arbor. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than a winding scenic tour.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 21.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Highland Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near M 59 / Highland Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (M 59 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (M 59 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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M 59 / Highland Road
Turn right onto M 59 / Highland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
M 59 / Highland Road
Turn left onto M 59 / Highland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
29.7 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
31.2 mi into trip
|
~37m 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 Highland, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor along the way.
M 14 West: Ann Arbor
29.7 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 23 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 21.9 mi | 23m |
| Highland Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| US 23 BUS | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Depot Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Milford Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 21.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on this road
173 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Milford Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Milford Road
3
Turn right onto M 59
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Highland Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
133 ft
·
10 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto M 59
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Highland Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 23
22 mi
·
23 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
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.
10
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
12
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in Ann Arbor on Friday
Local time
9:53 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
23 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
41m 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 Highland, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 33.1 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, Highland 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 16.6 miles from Highland, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.17 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (M 59 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (M 59 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Highland, 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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