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Trip from Adrian, MI to Ann Arbor, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

35.8 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Michigan, United States

Adrian, MI

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Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

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Trip Overview

This 35.8-mile journey from Adrian to Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate along US 12 and North Adrian Highway before connecting with State Highway 52. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route offers an economical option for traversing the Midwest. The mixed driving profile means you'll experience a bit of everything, so no overnight stay is necessary for this short hop within Michigan. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 12 14.6 mi 21m
North Adrian Highway 6.7 mi 9m
State Highway 52 4.8 mi 6m
North Maple Road 4.5 mi 6m
South Main Street 2.2 mi 4m
Ann Arbor-Saline Road 2.1 mi 3m
South State Street 0.5 mi 1m
East Hoover Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 12 — 14.6 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adrian, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.

1

Start on M 52

52 ft · 6 sec · East Church Street
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on State Highway 52

0.5 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 52
4

Continue on M 52

6.7 mi · 9 min · North Adrian Highway
5

Continue on M 52

4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 52
6

Turn right onto US 12

15 mi · 21 min · US 12
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto North Maple Road

4.5 mi · 6 min · North Maple Road
Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on South Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Hoover Avenue
11

At end of road, turn left onto South State Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South State Street
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

South State Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Saline, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saline, MI

18 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Saline, MI to Ann Arbor, MI

9 mi · 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Scio, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Benton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Adrian, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
12.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 12

Turn right onto US 12

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
27.3 mi into trip | ~40m in | North Maple Road

Turn left onto North Maple Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
31.7 mi into trip | ~47m in | Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
35.3 mi into trip | ~55m in | South State Street

At end of road, turn left onto South State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.60 one way

$11.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.15 $12.29
premium $4.89 $6.89 $13.78
diesel $5.61 $7.90 $15.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.76 $1.72
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.13 $1.43
EV Truck/SUV 14.3 0 $5.01 $2.29

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Adrian, MI

Late night in Adrian on Sunday

Local time

3:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

WSW 14 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 4:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:00PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Ann Arbor, MI

Late night in Ann Arbor on Sunday

Local time

3:42 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

15 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

56m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with about 54% of it being on highway roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on US 12, offering a consistent pace for a portion of your trip. As you transition between US 12, North Adrian Highway, and State Highway 52, the road character will vary, moving from potentially more open highway segments to more localized driving. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience a dynamic drive that keeps things interesting behind the wheel.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on US 12.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 56m 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (US 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (North Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on US 12. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (US 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (North Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ann Arbor, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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