Ann Arbor, MI Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Ann Arbor, MI is a local road trip base with 120 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 144 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Ann Arbor, MI spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
120
Longest Drive
584.2 mi
Ironwood, MI
Quickest Drive
1h 21m
Jonesville, MI
Plan Around Ann Arbor, MI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ann Arbor, MI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ann Arbor, MI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Republic, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Kingsley, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Au Train, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Drummond, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Manistee, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Amber, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Fife Lake, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Troy, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Cadillac, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Comins, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Whitehall, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Aetna, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Grand Haven, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Grant, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Pierson, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Baroda, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Mecosta, MI
Ann Arbor, MI to Dover, MI
Driving from Ann Arbor, MI
The typical drive from Ann Arbor, MI covers about 144 miles and takes around 2h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 474 miles (8h 55m), while the shortest is just 58 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Ann Arbor, MI most often head toward Republic, MI (473.6 mi, 8h 55m), Kingsley, MI (426.9 mi, 7h 51m), Au Train, MI (408.3 mi, 7h 28m), Drummond, MI (345.2 mi, 6h 57m), and Manistee, MI (238.1 mi, 4h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MI currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 144-mile trip from Ann Arbor, MI, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 60 mapped routes leaving Ann Arbor, MI and 60 routes heading into Ann Arbor, MI, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 58 to 474 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ann Arbor, MI covers 474 miles and takes approximately 8h 55m. Shorter options start at just 58 miles.
The average route from Ann Arbor, MI runs about 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 144-mile trip from Ann Arbor, MI costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ann Arbor, MI include Republic, MI, Kingsley, MI, Au Train, MI and Drummond, MI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ann Arbor, MI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
121,179
Median Income
$81,089
Median Home Value
$435,100
Median Age
27.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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