Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Late night in Ann Arbor on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Addison, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ann Arbor, MI
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Addison, MI
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Trip Overview
Ann Arbor to Addison is 53.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I 94 and US 127, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Midwest's urban edge into a more rural setting within Michigan. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-maintained highways, making it an easy choice for a quick day trip or a simple commute. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on high-speed roads, so it's less about the journey's scenery and more about efficient travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 30.1 mi | 32m |
| US 127 | 20.2 mi | 26m |
| East Huron Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 30.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Addison, MI.
1
Start on South State Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South State Street
2
Turn left onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Huron Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on I 94 BL
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 94 West: Jackson
5
Merge onto I 94
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 94
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 127 South: Hudson
7
Continue on US 127
17 mi
·
21 min
·
US 127
8
Enter roundabout onto US 127
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 127
9
Continue on US 127
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 127
10
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Ann Arbor, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street
Turn left onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West: Jackson
Navigation decision point
Toward I 94 West: Jackson
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
32.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 127 South: Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 127 South: Hudson
4
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 127
Enter roundabout onto US 127
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.41 one way
$16.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Addison, MI
Late night in Addison on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
1 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
1h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highways, with 93% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads like I 94 and US 127. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 30.1 miles on I 94, offering a consistent pace. The route begins with East Huron Street before quickly merging onto the interstate system. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficient travel rather than winding country lanes, as the profile is primarily a highway-focused drive.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 127. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Addison, MI is easy. At 1h 6m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.1 miles on I 94. 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: at 0.3 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Addison, 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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