This 345.2-mile drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Drummond, MI will take you approximately 6 hours and 57 minutes, making it a feasible, albeit long, day trip. You'll be spending about 84% of your time on highways, primarily I-75 and US-23 BUS, with a portion on North Huron Shore Drive. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $54, and you'll encounter one primary stop on your way. This route is a focused highway experience across Michigan's Midwest region, ideal for those who prefer covering distance efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
172.6 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
195.2 mi
3h 18m
US 23 BUS
94.9 mi
1h 41m
North Huron Shore Drive
40.7 mi
1h
East Channel Road
7.9 mi
13m
South Townline Road
1.5 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
M 14
1.1 mi
1m
DeTour ↔ Drummond Island
1 mi
30m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 195.2 mi, about 3h 18m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,428 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,312
Quietest
2 AM
~71 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Drummond, 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
95 mi·1 hr 41 min·US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: FlintUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 75; US 23
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
132 mi·2 hr 15 min·I 75
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 359Toward M 134: De Tour Village, Drummond Island
10
Turn right onto M 134
41 mi·1 hr·North Huron Shore Drive
11
Turn right onto M 134
0.1 mi·15 sec·Elizabeth Street
12
Keep slight left at fork onto M 134
169 ft·2 sec·Elizabeth Street
13
Continue on M 134
1.0 mi·30 min·DeTour ↔ Drummond Island
14
Continue on M 134
7.9 mi·13 min·East Channel Road
15
Turn left onto South Townline Road
1.5 mi·3 min·South Townline Road
16
Turn right onto East Maxton Road
0.4 mi·1 min·East Maxton Road
17
Turn right onto South Wasnich Road
155 ft·6 sec·South Wasnich Road
18
Arrive at destination
South Wasnich Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour and 57-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Ann Arbor to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With a longest stretch of 195.2 miles on I-75, plan your single recommended stop strategically for fuel and a break. The $54 fuel estimate is a good starting point for budgeting. Since this is a long day trip, be sure to have snacks and drinks readily available. Keep an eye out for the transition from I-75 to US-23 BUS as this marks a significant change in the immediate surroundings.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172.6 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 195.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 76 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.6 miles or 3h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Drummond, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ann Arbor, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ann Arbor, MI
This is one driving day of about 345.2 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Ann Arbor, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 195.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 334.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 23 BUS / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 23 BUS / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
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
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293.1 mi into trip|~5h 6m in
Take the exit toward M 134: De Tour Village, Drummond Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 359
Toward M 134: De Tour Village, Drummond Island
5
334.4 mi into trip|~6h 8m in|M 134 / Elizabeth Street
Keep slight left at fork onto M 134 / Elizabeth Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.98 one way
$101.96 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg121 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$56.28
$112.56
premium
$4.72
$64.09
$128.19
diesel
$4.80
$65.18
$130.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
103.6
1
$36.25
$16.57
Efficient EV
86.3
0
$30.21
$13.81
EV Truck/SUV
138.1
1
$48.33
$22.09
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Afternoon
in Ann Arbor on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Smoke
SSE 1 to 7 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:42AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:13AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Drummond, MI
Afternoon
in Drummond on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Smoke
SE 0 to 5 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:42AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:13AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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
6h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 84% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 195.2 miles on I-75, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While primarily a highway experience, the inclusion of US-23 BUS and North Huron Shore Drive suggests some variations in the road's character as you get closer to Drummond. This means you'll transition from steady interstate cruising to potentially more varied driving conditions.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 195.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 23 BUS. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 345.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 23 BUS / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,310 ft595 ft
Total Climb
864 ft
Total Descent
1,116 ft
Highest Point
1,310 ft
~221.9 mi in
Elevation Range
715 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 Drummond, MI, road signs point toward M 134: De Tour Village and Drummond Island.
Ann Arbor — often abbreviated as AA or A2 — is a picturesque city surrounding the University of Michigan. It has a strong bent toward the arts, and an attractive and pedestrian-friendly downtown. Visitors enjoy the city's wonderful sidewalk cafe dining, unique shops, lots of bookstores, and abundant cultural opportunities.
Ann Arbor is in Michigan 35 miles (56 km) north of the Ohio border and 45 miles (72 km) west of Detroit, near where the furthest exurban fringes give way to country and small towns. In 2019, the city had a population of about 120,000 people, and thousands of visitors come to town for football games and various festivals.
Top landmarks
•Detroit Observatory — astronomical observatory in Ann Arbor, United States of America
•Kelsey Museum of Archaeology — archaeology museum in Newberry Hall
•Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum — museum in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 57m. Total distance: 345.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 195.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 29 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Drummond, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 23 BUS / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Drummond, MI before the return drive.
