Origin
Ida, MI
Late night in Ida on Friday
Local time
3:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ida, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
41m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 41m
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.
Ida, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 32.7-mile drive from Ida, MI, to Ann Arbor, MI, is a quick trip, estimated to take around 41 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, easily completed in a single outing without the need for an overnight stay. You'll spend about 84% of your time on highways, with a comfortable fuel cost estimated at $5. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape as you travel from one Michigan town to another. This journey is all about efficient travel between two points, making it a practical choice for getting from A to B.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.7 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 (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 84% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.1 miles on US 23, providing a solid period of consistent driving. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including Ida West Road and I-94 BL, but the primary character is that of a swift highway journey. The road's personality is geared towards efficiency, minimizing complexities and maximizing forward momentum.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 24.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Ida West Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
Navigation decision point
Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 23
Merge onto US 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 94 BL; US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS toward I 94 Business, US 23 Business: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 37B
Toward I 94 Business, US 23 Business: Ann Arbor
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Geddes Avenue
Turn left onto Geddes Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
South State Street
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 24.1 mi | 25m |
| Ida West Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| I 94 BL | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North University Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Geddes Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lewis Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 24.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ida, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Lewis Avenue
43 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lewis Avenue
2
Turn left onto Ida West Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Ida West Road
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
4
Merge onto US 23
24 mi
·
25 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94 BL; US 23 BUS
Exit 37B
Toward I 94 Business, US 23 Business: Ann Arbor
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight left
219 ft
·
9 sec
7
Turn left onto Geddes Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Geddes Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on North University Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North University Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
370 ft
·
10 sec
·
South State Street
10
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:14 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
16 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 Ida, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 32.7 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, Ida West Road, I 94 BL. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from Ida, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.11 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 is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ida, MI to Ann Arbor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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