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Trip from Orangeville, 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

2h 11m

Distance

107.4 mi

173 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

Downtown Orangeville, MI, MI

Orangeville, MI

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Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orangeville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, M 89, West Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

53.7 miles from Orangeville, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 67.3 mi 1h 12m
M 89 8 mi 9m
West Michigan Avenue 6.1 mi 10m
East Michigan Avenue 5.1 mi 6m
North 32nd Street 3.1 mi 4m
I 94 BL 3 mi 6m
South Enzian Road 3 mi 4m
Lindsey Road 2.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 67.3 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Damon Street

41 ft · 1 sec · Damon Street
2

Continue on Marsh Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Marsh Road
3

Turn sharp right onto Damon Street

371 ft · 17 sec · Damon Street
4

Turn left onto Nine Mile Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Nine Mile Road
5

Turn right onto Lindsey Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lindsey Road
6

Turn left onto West Pine Lake Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Pine Lake Road
7

Turn right onto South Enzian Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · South Enzian Road
8

Turn left onto 3 Mile Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3 Mile Road
9

Turn right onto Norris Road

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Norris Road
10

Continue on Milo Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Milo Road
11

Turn right onto Lockshore Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Lockshore Road
12

Continue on North 32nd Street

0.6 mi · 53 sec · North 32nd Street
13

Continue on M 43

2.4 mi · 3 min · North 32nd Street
14

Turn left onto M 89

0.5 mi · 33 sec · East D Avenue
15

Continue on M 89

8.0 mi · 9 min · M 89
16

Continue on M 89

0.2 mi · 17 sec · M-89
17

Continue on M 89

6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
18

Turn right onto M 89

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Washington Avenue
19

Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue
20

Continue on I 94 BL

352 ft · 8 sec · Hamblin Street
21

Turn right onto I 94 BL

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
22

Turn right onto I 94 BL

55 ft · 4 sec · I 94 BL
23

Continue on I 94 BL; M 96

0.1 mi · 7 sec · East Columbia Avenue
24

Merge onto I 94 BL; M 96

3.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
25

Turn sharp left onto I 94 BL; M 311

349 ft · 6 sec · 11 Mile Road
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
27

Merge onto I 94

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 94
28

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

0.6 mi · 36 sec · I 94
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
29

Take the exit onto I 94 BL

3.0 mi · 6 min · I 94 BL
Exit 172 Toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Turn right onto South State Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South State Street
31

Arrive at destination

South State Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.7 miles from Orangeville, MI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 24 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.7 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

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 Orangeville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Orangeville, MI

This is one driving day of about 107.4 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Orangeville, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Marshall, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marshall, MI

54 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

Oak Park, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Homer, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Orangeville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Café Rica USA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Battle Creek, Michigan

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.7

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

+12694410205

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Chelsea, Michigan

0.2 mi

Misfit Society Coffee Club

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Comet Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 107.4

Hours: 7:30 am–6:30 pm

+17342220579

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.4 mi

Vertex Coffee Roasters Ann Arbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.5 mi

Café Rica USA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.7

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

+12694410205

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+17345622004

Visit website

Misfit Society Coffee Club

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 107.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17342632228

Visit website

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+17348004135

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17347194712

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 69

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15177952812

Visit website

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 107.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17342229202

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 53.7

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15176299800

Visit website

Comet Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 107.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–6:30 pm

+17342220579

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17343692494

Visit website

Vertex Coffee Roasters Ann Arbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 107.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17347807060

Visit website

32 Social

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 30.7

Battle Creek, MI

+12692438201

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 107.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17345445450

Visit website

Black Diesel Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+17344368355

Visit website

Stirling Books & Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 53.7

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 12–6 pm

+15176297560

Visit website

Venue Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 107.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17348229821

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 107.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

Visit website

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 15.3

Augusta, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12696712510

Visit website

Zap Zone at BIG Best In Games - Ypsilanti

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 107.4

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+17349306670

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 104.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Damon Street

Turn sharp right onto Damon Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
36.4 mi into trip | ~50m in | I 94 BL; M 311 / 11 Mile Road

Turn sharp left onto I 94 BL; M 311 / 11 Mile Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7
36.5 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward I 94 East: Detroit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 94 East: Detroit
6
103.5 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 94

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
7
104.1 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 94 BL

Take the exit onto I 94 BL toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 172 Toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.79 one way

$33.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.44 $36.87
premium $4.89 $20.67 $41.34
diesel $5.61 $23.71 $47.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.2 0 $11.28 $5.16
Efficient EV 26.9 0 $9.40 $4.30
EV Truck/SUV 43 0 $15.04 $6.87

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Orangeville, MI

Afternoon in Orangeville on Saturday

Local time

1:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ann Arbor, MI

Afternoon in Ann Arbor on Saturday

Local time

1:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Marshall, MI

54 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.

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

20 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

2h 11m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 107.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and M 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.3 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 89. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Damon Street.

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 107.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.2 miles (Damon Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 36.4 miles (I 94 BL; M 311 / 11 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 107.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Orangeville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, M 89, West Michigan Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.7 miles from Orangeville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.79 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 107.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.2 miles (Damon Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 36.4 miles (I 94 BL; M 311 / 11 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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

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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