Origin
Oxford, MI
Night in Oxford on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, 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 24m
Distance
61.8 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Oxford to Ann Arbor, expect a 61.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate via South Lapeer Road, South Telegraph Road, and M 14 as you traverse the Michigan landscape. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Given the relatively short duration, this route offers a straightforward connection between these two Midwest locations, making it a manageable drive for any schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as only 21% of this route consists of highway travel. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads that require more focus than a typical freeway cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 18.3-mile segment on M 14, providing a brief break from the more frequent turns found elsewhere. Because of the winding nature of the local segments, you should anticipate a more engaging, hands-on experience behind the wheel. The road's personality shifts significantly as you transition from the local stretches onto the faster-paced M 14.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
M 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,060 ft
697 ft
Total Climb
501 ft
Total Descent
681 ft
Highest Point
1,060 ft
~8.8 mi in
Elevation Range
363 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near University Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.8 miles you will encounter 22 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 11.8 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
University Drive
Turn sharp left onto University Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
BL I 75
Take the exit onto BL I 75 toward I 75 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
8
26.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
33.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
8
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oxford, MI and Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway, Toledo and M 14: Ann Arbor.
M 10 North: Lansing
26.4 mi in
|
~41m
Northwestern Highway
26.4 mi in
|
~41m
Toledo
34.8 mi in
|
~52m
M 14: Ann Arbor
41 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 14 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| South Lapeer Road | 9.7 mi | 15m |
| South Telegraph Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| I 75 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| I 75 BL | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Opdyke Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
M 14
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on East Burdick Street
92 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Burdick Street
2
Turn sharp left onto M 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
3
Continue on M 24
9.7 mi
·
15 min
·
South Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Opdyke Road
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Turn sharp left onto University Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
University Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto BL I 75
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
BL I 75
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 75 BL
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 BL
10
Continue on US 24 BUS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto US 24
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
138 ft
·
13 sec
13
Turn sharp left onto US 24
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 696
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
20
Merge onto I 275; I 96
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto M 14
17 mi
·
17 min
·
M 14
23
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
M 14
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
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.
25
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
27
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.9 mi from Oxford, MI · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Oxford, 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
$9.66 one way
$19.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.89 | $23.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 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 | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Ann Arbor on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
WSW 12 to 17 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 5:02AM EDT until April 13 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
33 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 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oxford, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are M 14, South Lapeer Road, South Telegraph Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.9 miles from Oxford, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.66 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 61.8 miles you will encounter 22 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 11.8 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Oxford, MI and Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway, Toledo and M 14: Ann Arbor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 697 ft to 1,060 ft elevation with about 501 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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