Traveling between Ann Arbor and Bingham Farms is a straightforward 38.6-mile trek across southeastern Michigan. You can expect to complete the journey in about 50 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel cost of roughly $6, it is an economical route for commuters or weekend travelers. You will navigate through the heart of the Midwest, transitioning between these two hubs via a mix of major thoroughfares. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. It is a practical, efficient connection that links two key Michigan locations without any necessary detours.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
M 14
18.6 mi
19m
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.9 mi
8m
I 275
5.3 mi
5m
Telegraph Road
1.9 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
West 13 Mile Road
0.6 mi
1m
John C Lodge Freeway
0.4 mi
<1m
East Huron Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
M 14
— 18.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Bingham Farms, 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 right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi·2 min·M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
7
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi·16 min·M 14
Exit 42Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, LivoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 275 North, I 96 West: FlintUse the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 96 WestUse the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 275
5.3 mi·5 min·I 275
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 165Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port HuronUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 696: Port Huron
13
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward I 696: Port HuronUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 696
6.9 mi·8 min·Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto M 10
0.4 mi·26 sec·John C Lodge Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·56 sec
Exit 18AToward US 24 North: Telegraph RoadUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on US 24
1.9 mi·3 min·Telegraph Road
18
Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
0.6 mi·1 min·West 13 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West 13 Mile Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 19.3 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
5.5 mi into trip|~8m in|M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
20.6 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
7
21 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 96 West
8
26.5 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
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 165
Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
7
27.3 mi into trip|~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 696: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 696: Port Huron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$6.63
$13.25
premium
$4.89
$7.43
$14.86
diesel
$5.61
$8.52
$17.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.6
0
$4.05
$1.85
Efficient EV
9.7
0
$3.38
$1.54
EV Truck/SUV
15.4
0
$5.40
$2.47
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Late night
in Ann Arbor on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
SE 3 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:53AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Destination
Bingham Farms, MI
Late night
in Bingham Farms on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Plymouth, MI
19 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
2 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
50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed drive offers a blend of highway transit and local road navigation. You will spend roughly 33% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing M-14, the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, and I-275. Expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be the 18.6-mile segment on M-14, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you move between the two points, the road transitions from the M-14 corridor into the faster-paced environment of the freeway system. The experience behind the wheel is functional and direct, providing a consistent pace as you cover the total distance.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on M 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near M 14.
Driving Effort10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 38.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
957 ft671 ft
Total Climb
326 ft
Total Descent
487 ft
Highest Point
957 ft
~5.5 mi in
Elevation Range
285 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 Bingham Farms, MI, road signs point toward M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia, M 5 East and M 5 North: Port Huron.
M 14 East
3.1 mi in|~6m|via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
5.5 mi in|~8m|via M 14
Livonia
5.5 mi in|~8m|via M 14
M 5 East
26.5 mi in|~32m
M 5 North: Port Huron
26.5 mi in|~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on M 14. 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 Bingham Farms, 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 5.5 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bingham Farms, MI before heading back.
