Origin
Laurium, MI
Afternoon in Laurium on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurium, 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
10h 38m
Distance
550.9 mi
887 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 29m
★
6 AM
10h 38m
8 AM
10h 57m
10 AM
10h 45m
12 PM
10h 43m
3 PM
10h 46m
5 PM
10h 56m
8 PM
10h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurium, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laurium, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 550.9 miles and takes about 10h 38m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, Townsend Drive, M-28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 229.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $86.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
275.4 miles from Laurium, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 229.2 mi | 3h 56m |
| Townsend Drive | 84 mi | 1h 47m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 2 | 65.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 23 | 45.4 mi | 48m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Palms Avenue | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| US-41 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 229.2 mi, about 3h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurium, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on M 26
85 ft
·
6 sec
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3rd Street
2
Turn right onto M 26
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Hecla Street
3
Turn sharp right onto Lake Linden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Lake Linden Avenue
4
Turn left onto Rockland Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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Rockland Street
5
Turn left onto US 41
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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County Road
6
Continue on US 41
8.4 mi
·
11 min
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US-41
7
Continue on US 41
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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North Lincoln Drive
8
Turn left onto Scott Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Scott Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 41
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Hancock Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 41
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Front Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 41; M 26
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge
12
Turn left onto US 41
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 41 South
Toward US 41 South: Marquette
13
Continue on US 41
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Montezuma Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Merge onto US 41
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
15
Continue on US 41
84 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Townsend Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 41; M 28
17
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; M 28
18
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
94 ft
·
5 sec
·
Palms Avenue
19
Continue on US 41; M 28
10 mi
·
14 min
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Palms Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
116 ft
·
6 sec
·
US-41/M-28
21
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US-41/M-28
22
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
103 ft
·
6 sec
·
US-41/M-28
23
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
24
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marquette Bypass
25
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
26
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
27
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
107 ft
·
1 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
28
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
29
Take the exit onto US 41; M 28
410 ft
·
10 sec
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US 41; M 28
30
Merge onto US 41; M 28
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Front Street
31
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
32
Turn left onto M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
33
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Munising Avenue
34
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Street
35
Continue on M 28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
36
Turn sharp right onto M 77
17 mi
·
20 min
·
M 77
37
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
US 2
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
39
Merge onto I 75
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 75
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
42
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
45 mi
·
48 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
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.
44
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.
45
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
46
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
47
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
48
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 275.4 miles from Laurium, MI, or about 5h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 229.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 121 miles or 2h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 275.4 miles or 5h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 275.4 miles or 5h 50m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ann Arbor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laurium, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laurium, MI
Aim for roughly 275 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Ann Arbor, MI
Aim for roughly 275 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Laurium, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 229.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
182 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
364 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Boyne City, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
275 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near McMillan, MI after about 275 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 275.4 miles from Laurium, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 229.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 275 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 548.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Lake Linden Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Lake Linden Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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US 41 / Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 41 / Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
502 mi into trip
|
~9h 43m in
|
US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
7
547.4 mi into trip
|
~10h 32m 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
548.9 mi into trip
|
~10h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$86.13 one way
$172.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
193 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $94.56 | $189.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $106.02 | $212.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $121.63 | $243.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 192.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 165.3 | 2 | $57.84 | $26.44 |
| Efficient EV | 137.7 | 1 | $48.20 | $22.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 220.4 | 2 | $77.13 | $35.26 |
Gas CO2
193 kg
EV CO2
64 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
182 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
30 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
10h 38m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Keweenaw National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$25
near mile 171
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
At 550.9 miles and 10h 38m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 75 and Townsend Drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 229.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
At 10h 38m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. 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 Lake Linden Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 550.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Lake Linden Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11.2 miles (US 41 / Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 502 miles (US 23): 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.
On the drive from Laurium, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
366.9 mi in
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~7h 24m
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via I 75
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Laurium, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 550.9 miles and takes about 10h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Townsend Drive, M-28. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 275 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 275.4 miles from Laurium, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $86.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 550.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Lake Linden Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11.2 miles (US 41 / Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 502 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Laurium, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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