Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Morning in Ann Arbor on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Allen, 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 29m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Allen, MI
Yaroslav Shuraev
Trip Overview
Ann Arbor to Allen is 71 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via I-94 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within the Midwest, making it a straightforward trip without major environmental shifts. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and more local road driving, suggesting a pace that's neither rushed nor overly slow. With its relatively short distance and modest fuel cost, it's a practical option for a day trip or a quick leg of a longer journey through Michigan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 35.7 mi | 38m |
| Moscow Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| East Chicago Road | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| M 60 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| West Chicago Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| East Huron Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Chicago Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 35.7 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Allen, 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
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 94
6
Take the exit onto M 60
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
M 60
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
7
Turn left onto Moscow Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Moscow Road
8
Turn right onto US 12
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
East Chicago Road
9
Continue on US 12; M 99
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Chicago Street
10
Continue on US 12
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Chicago Road
11
Continue on US 12; M 49
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Chicago Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 12; M 49
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 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 55.9 — 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
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~0m in
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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
5
38.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
M 60
Take the exit onto M 60 toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jacks...
4
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 12 / East Chicago Road
Turn right onto US 12 / East Chicago Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.10 one way
$22.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Allen, MI
Morning in Allen on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Jackson, MI
36 mi in
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
17 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
1h 29m 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 presents a mixed profile, with approximately 50% of your journey on highways, primarily I-94. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 35.7 miles on I-94, allowing for consistent speed and momentum. As you transition off the interstate onto roads like Moscow Road and East Chicago Road, expect the pace to slow and the scenery to become more local. This shift from faster highway driving to more community-focused roads is a key characteristic of the route, offering a change of pace as you near your destination.
50% 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: 35.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Allen, MI is easy. At 1h 29m with 50% 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ann Arbor, MI and Allen, MI, road signs point toward M 60 and Jackson.
M 60
38.4 mi in
|
~44m
|
via M 60
Jackson
38.4 mi in
|
~44m
|
via M 60
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.7 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 Allen, 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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