The drive from Verona, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 151.4 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Van Dyke Road, US 23, I 69 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.5 miles on South Van Dyke Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.67 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.7 miles from Verona, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 151.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Verona, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 151.4 miles and takes about 2h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Van Dyke Road is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 99.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 151.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 99.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.6 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
99.6 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
6
99.9 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
7
102.6 mi into trip|~2h in|US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
7
148 mi into trip|~2h 48m 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
149.5 mi into trip|~2h 50m 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
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 Verona, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.
Saginaw
99.6 mi in|~1h 56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Van Dyke Road
54.5 mi
1h 4m
US 23
45.4 mi
48m
I 69
34.5 mi
35m
Sand Beach Road
5 mi
7m
US 23 BUS
2.4 mi
3m
I 75
2.1 mi
2m
North Cedar Street
1.9 mi
3m
East Huron Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
South Van Dyke Road
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on M 142
5.0 mi·7 min·Sand Beach Road
2
Continue on M 142
1.6 mi·2 min·East Huron Avenue
3
Continue on M 53
35 mi·39 min·South Van Dyke Road
4
Continue on M 53
1.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on M 53
20 mi·25 min·South Van Dyke Road
6
Continue on M 53
1.9 mi·3 min·North Cedar Street
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 69 West: Flint
8
Merge onto I 69
34 mi·35 min·I 69
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 133Toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 75; US 23
2.1 mi·2 min·I 75; US 23
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
45 mi·48 min·US 23
Toward US 23: Ann ArborUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
1.5 mi·1 min·US 23 BUS
Exit 45Toward M 14 West: Ann ArborUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
0.9 mi·1 min·US 23 BUS
Exit 3Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann ArborUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Depot Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
119 ft·6 sec
17
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.7 miles from Verona, MI, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.7 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
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 Verona, 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 Verona, MI
This is one driving day of about 151.4 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Verona, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Van Dyke Road for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.7 mi from Verona, MI
· 1h 31m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.67 one way
$47.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.99
$51.98
premium
$4.89
$29.14
$58.27
diesel
$5.61
$33.43
$66.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.4
0
$15.90
$7.27
Efficient EV
37.9
0
$13.25
$6.06
EV Truck/SUV
60.6
0
$21.20
$9.69
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 17, 2026
Origin
Verona, MI
Afternoon
in Verona on Friday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ann Arbor, MI
Afternoon
in Ann Arbor on Friday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
SE 2 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
27 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 55m 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 Verona, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 151.4 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Van Dyke Road, US 23, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.7 miles from Verona, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.67 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 151.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 99.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.6 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Verona, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.
