Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Night in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Drummond, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 57m
Distance
345.2 mi
556 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
★
6 AM
6h 57m
8 AM
7h 20m
10 AM
7h 5m
12 PM
7h 3m
3 PM
7h 6m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 50m
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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Drummond, MI
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Trip Overview
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 .
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
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: Flint
Use 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 359
Toward 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.
+
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 172.6 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 195.2 miles.
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 145 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.
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.
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
6
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
$53.97 one way
$107.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $59.25 | $118.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $66.43 | $132.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.22 | $152.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Drummond, MI
Night in Drummond on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
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.
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 Effort
5/10
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.
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 Drummond, MI, road signs point toward M 134: De Tour Village and Drummond Island.
M 134: De Tour Village
293.1 mi in
|
~5h 6m
Drummond Island
293.1 mi in
|
~5h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
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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