Origin
Tecumseh, MI
Late night in Tecumseh on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tecumseh, 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
46m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tecumseh, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
This 26.2-mile drive from Tecumseh to Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a straightforward local trip that should take about 46 minutes to complete. With no highway driving and a low estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an easy day trip perfect for a quick excursion within the Midwest. The route's character is defined by frequent turns, making it a more engaged driving experience than a straight shot. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is best suited for a single day, allowing for ample time at your destination. You'll be navigating primarily along East Michigan Avenue and North Maple Road.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 26.2-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The route features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.4 miles along East Michigan Avenue, offering a consistent local feel for a significant portion of the trip. As you travel, you'll transition between different local roads, including Tecumseh-Clinton Highway, indicating a varied but not necessarily complex driving experience. The overall character is that of navigating through communities rather than a high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Michigan Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 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 early in the drive near North Evans Street.
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 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 12 / East Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (North Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Evans Street
Turn right onto North Evans Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 12 / East Michigan Avenue
Turn right onto US 12 / East Michigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
North Maple Road
Turn left onto North Maple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
22 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
25.6 mi into trip
|
~45m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| East Michigan Avenue | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| North Maple Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Tecumseh-Clinton Highway | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Ann Arbor-Saline Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Evans Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Tecumseh Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Michigan Avenue
— 12.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tecumseh, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on M 50
74 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Chicago Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Evans Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Evans Street
3
Continue on Tecumseh-Clinton Highway
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Tecumseh-Clinton Highway
4
Continue on Tecumseh Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tecumseh Street
5
Turn right onto US 12
12 mi
·
18 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
6
Turn left onto North Maple Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Maple Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hoover Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 Tecumseh, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 26.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Michigan Avenue, North Maple Road, Tecumseh-Clinton Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Tecumseh, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.10 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 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 12 / East Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (North Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tecumseh, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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