Trip from Kochville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

91.5 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 21m ★

6 AM

1h 28m

8 AM

1h 41m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 31m

3 PM

1h 33m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kochville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Michigan Road, Kochville Road, Adams Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 91.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Michigan Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kochville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kochville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Michigan Road	—	—
Kochville Road	—	—
Adams Street	—	—
I 75 South	—	—
Zilwaukee Bridge	—	—
US 23	—	—
M 14 West	—	—
Depot Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Michigan Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kochville, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.

1

Start on Liberty Road

108 ft · 10 sec · Liberty Road

2

Turn left onto North Michigan Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Michigan Road

3

Turn left onto Kochville Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Kochville Road

4

Turn right onto Adams Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Adams Street

5

Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 75 South, US 23

6

Merge slight left onto Zilwaukee Bridge

29 mi · 30 min · Zilwaukee Bridge

7

Keep slight left

11 mi · 11 min

8

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

45 mi · 48 min · US 23: Ann Arbor

9

Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

1.5 mi · 1 min · M 14 West: Ann Arbor

10

Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

11

Turn left onto Depot Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Depot Street

12

Turn right

118 ft · 7 sec

13

Continue on North State Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North State Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.7 mi from Kochville, MI · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Fenton, MI

46 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

Clio, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Fenton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Kochville, 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

$14.30 one way

$28.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$15.71	$31.41
premium	$4.89	$17.61	$35.22
diesel	$5.61	$20.20	$40.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.5	$9.61	$4.39
Efficient EV	22.9	$8.01	$3.66
EV Truck/SUV	36.6	$12.81	$5.86

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kochville, MI

Afternoon in Kochville on Thursday

Local time

1:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ann Arbor, MI

Afternoon in Ann Arbor on Thursday

Local time

1:14 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

21 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 27m 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 Kochville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Michigan Road, Kochville Road, Adams Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.7 miles from Kochville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.30 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.

The drive from Kochville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kochville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Kochville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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