Road Trips from Ann Arbor, MI
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
79
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
19
Under 2 hours
36 total in this range
Full-day getaway
35 total in this range
Orangeville, MI
2h 10m107.2 mi one way
Grattan, MI
2h 29m127.8 mi one way
Greenville, MI
2h 33m128.7 mi one way
Belmont, MI
2h 34m137 mi one way
Cadillac, MI
3h 38m192.2 mi one way
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Manistee, MI
4h 34m238.1 mi one way
Orangeville, MI
2h 10m107.2 mi one way
Grattan, MI
2h 29m127.8 mi one way
Greenville, MI
2h 33m128.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Peak fall foliage — plan late-September through mid-October.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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