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Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Bennington, 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 23m

Distance

64.9 mi

104 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Ann Arbor to Bennington, you are looking at a straightforward 64.9-mile trip across the Michigan landscape. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the journey. Because the route is relatively short and efficient, there is no need to plan for overnight stops. Navigating between these two Midwest locations is simple, as the trip utilizes a mix of I-96, Perry Road, and US-23 BUS. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick change of scenery, the route offers a reliable and manageable travel experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 24.8 mi 26m
Perry Road 18.1 mi 26m
US 23 BUS 14.9 mi 16m
North Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
East Grand River Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
M 14 1.1 mi 1m
West Bennington Road 1 mi 3m
Stockbridge Road 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 24.8 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Huron Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto US 23 BUS

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
4

Take the ramp onto US 23 BUS

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 23 BUS
Toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
5

Merge onto M 14; US 23 BUS

1.1 mi · 1 min · M 14; US 23 BUS
6

Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS

15 mi · 15 min · US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: Flint Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 60B Toward I 96 West: Lansing Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
10

Merge onto I 96

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 96
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

24 mi · 25 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 122 Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto M 43; M 52

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Stockbridge Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto M 52

18 mi · 26 min · Perry Road
Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto West Bennington Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · West Bennington Road
17

Arrive at destination

West Bennington Road

Where to Stop

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

city and county seat of Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Howell, MI

32 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

Whitmore Lake, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Howell, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.4 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 43.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 23 BUS

Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS toward US 23 North: Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 23 North: Flint
7
17.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 96 West: Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 60B Toward I 96 West: Lansing
6
18.3 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Ro...
6
18.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 96 West: Lansing
8
43.6 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 122 Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.15 one way

$20.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.14 $22.28
premium $4.89 $12.49 $24.98
diesel $5.61 $14.33 $28.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.5 0 $6.81 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.2 0 $5.68 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.09 $4.15

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 11, 2026

Origin

Ann Arbor, MI

Late night in Ann Arbor on Sunday

Local time

4:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

SE 7 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 3:54PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:39PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Bennington, MI

Late night in Bennington on Sunday

Local time

4:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

SE 5 to 10 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 3:54PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:39PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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 23m 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 highway-focused experience, as 61% of this drive keeps you moving along faster thoroughfares. You will spend a good portion of your time on I-96, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 24.8 miles. The character of the road shifts from the initial highway segments to smaller local stretches like Perry Road and US-23 BUS as you near your destination. While the interstate sections allow for steady progress, the transition to local roads provides a change in pace. Overall, the drive feels like a standard Midwestern transit, balancing efficient high-speed travel with the slower, more controlled environment of local roads.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Perry Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 23 BUS.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

969 ft 794 ft

Total Climb

216 ft

Total Descent

299 ft

Highest Point

969 ft

~24.3 mi in

Elevation Range

175 ft

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 Bennington, MI, road signs point toward Brighton, M 43, M 52: Stockbridge and Webberville.

Brighton

18.3 mi in | ~22m

M 43

43.6 mi in | ~50m

M 52: Stockbridge

43.6 mi in | ~50m

Webberville

43.6 mi in | ~50m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bennington, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bennington, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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