Origin
Saline, MI
Evening in Saline on Thursday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saline, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saline, MI
Atlantic Ambience
Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
This short 9-mile drive from Saline to Ann Arbor, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 16 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With no highway driving, you'll stick to local roads like North Maple Road and Ann Arbor-Saline Road. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, reflecting the short distance. Considering its brevity, this route is ideal as a day trip, allowing ample time to explore your destination. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region, staying within the state of Michigan for the entire journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 9-mile stretch. With 0% highway share, you'll navigate primarily through community roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on North Maple Road. This route is characterized by frequent turns and local traffic, so staying attentive is key. It's a straightforward, community-focused drive rather than a high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Maple Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Maple Road.
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 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (Ann Arbor-Saline Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (East Hoover Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Maple Road
Turn left onto North Maple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East Hoover Avenue
Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South State Street
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Maple Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Ann Arbor-Saline Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Hoover Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Maple Road
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saline, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on US 12
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Maple Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Maple Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hoover Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Evening in Ann Arbor on Thursday
Local time
5:01 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
19 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
16m 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 Saline, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 9 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Maple Road, Ann Arbor-Saline Road, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Saline, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.41 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 is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (Ann Arbor-Saline Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (East Hoover Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saline, MI to Ann Arbor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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