Origin
Ortonville, MI
Afternoon in Ortonville on Saturday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ortonville, 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
1h 17m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ortonville, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
Ortonville to Ann Arbor is 55.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via US 23 and Grange Hall Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest's familiar landscape to another part of the same region. It's a pretty straightforward trip, primarily following major roads that make for a predictable journey. If you're looking for a short, direct connection between these two points without much fuss, this route should work well for you.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 34.3 mi | 36m |
| Grange Hall Road | 14.3 mi | 27m |
| US 23 BUS | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Silver Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Depot Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 34.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ortonville, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
2
Continue on Grange Hall Road
5.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Grange Hall Road
3
Continue on Grange Hall Road
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Grange Hall Road
4
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn straight onto East Silver Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Silver Lake Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 23
34 mi
·
36 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Ortonville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 17.2 and 54.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the ramp toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 23
Merge onto US 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
5
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Depot Street
Turn left onto Depot Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.63 one way
$17.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
2:09 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 17m 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 highway-focused drive, with 67% of it on faster roads. You'll encounter a mix of highway and local road segments, but the bulk of your time will be spent on US 23. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 34.3 miles on US 23, offering a solid period of consistent travel. Expect a profile that leans towards efficiency, making good time on the main thoroughfares before transitioning to Grange Hall Road and US 23 BUS as you near your destination.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.3 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Grange Hall Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.7 miles (US 23 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Ortonville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor along the way.
M 14 West: Ann Arbor
51.7 mi in
|
~1h 10m
|
via US 23 BUS
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.3 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.7 miles (US 23 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ann Arbor, MI before heading back.
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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