Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Late night in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
2:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Holt, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Holt, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Holt, MI covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, US 127, Holt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 33.2 mi | 35m |
| US 127 | 26 mi | 27m |
| Holt Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Huron Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 33.2 mi, about 35m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,918 veh/hr typical · worst 2,496
Quietest
2 AM
~159 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Holt, 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
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 94
6
Take the exit onto US 127
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 127
Toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127
26 mi
·
27 min
·
US 127
Toward US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Holt Road
9
Turn left onto Holt Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Holt Road
10
Turn right onto Cedar Street
140 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cedar Street
11
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 64.3 — 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.
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 127
Take the exit onto US 127 toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson
6
36.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 127
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127 toward US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
4
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Holt Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Holt Road
5
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.97 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.49 | $24.99 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
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.
Destination
Holt, MI
Late night in Holt on Saturday
Local time
2:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 14m 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?
64.4 mi in 1h 14m, mostly highway — 33.2 mi of that is on I 94.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.2 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 127. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 35.9 miles (US 127): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (US 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,039 ft
877 ft
Total Climb
210 ft
Total Descent
199 ft
Highest Point
1,039 ft
~27.6 mi in
Elevation Range
162 ft
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 Holt, MI, road signs point toward M-50: Lansing, Jackson and M-50 West: Lansing.
M-50: Lansing
35.9 mi in
|
~42m
|
via US 127
Jackson
35.9 mi in
|
~42m
|
via US 127
M-50 West: Lansing
36.2 mi in
|
~42m
|
via US 127
About the Cities
Starting in Ann Arbor, MI
Full guide →Founded 1824
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
Arriving in Holt, MI
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.2 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 35.9 miles (US 127): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (US 127): 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 Holt, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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