Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Late night in Ann Arbor on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Hope, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
127.8 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
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6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m
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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Hope, MI
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Trip Overview
Ann Arbor to Hope is 127.8 miles and takes about 2h 24m via US 23 BUS and US 10, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, traversing Michigan's lower peninsula. Expect a primarily highway-focused experience, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. With only a 2.5-hour travel time and a minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
63.9 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 BUS | 93.7 mi | 1h 40m |
| US 10 | 23.6 mi | 23m |
| North Meridian Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| East Shaffer Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| M 14 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Hope Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| East Huron Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23 BUS
— 93.7 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Hope, 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
94 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 162B
Toward US 10 West: Midland
8
Continue on US 10
11 mi
·
11 min
·
US 10
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
12 mi
·
12 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10: Clare
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward M 30: West Branch
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on M 30
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Meridian Road
12
Turn right onto East Shaffer Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Shaffer Road
13
Turn left onto North Hope Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hope Road
14
Arrive at destination
North Hope Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 24 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a same-day adventure. You can leave Ann Arbor any time of day and still reach Hope with plenty of daylight remaining. There are no specified stops, so you have the flexibility to decide if and when you'd like to pull over. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch is quite extensive; it's wise to fill up before embarking on that 93.7-mile segment on US 23 BUS to avoid any need to search for gas in less populated areas.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.9 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.9 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hope, 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 127.8 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Ann Arbor, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 23 BUS for about 93.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.9 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 US 23 BUS if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 120.5 — 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
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~0m in
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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.
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
5
96.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward US 10 West: Midland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 162B
Toward US 10 West: Midland
5
108.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10: Clare
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 10: Clare
6
120.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward M 30: West Branch
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 30: West Branch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.98 one way
$39.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.94 | $43.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.59 | $49.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.42 | $6.13 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.18 | $5.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.89 | $8.18 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Hope, MI
Late night in Hope on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
22 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
2h 24m 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?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience long stretches of consistent travel, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 93.7 miles on US 23 BUS. The character of the drive is one of steady progress, minimizing distractions and maximizing your time on the move. While the majority is highway, be aware that the initial and final portions may involve different road types as you navigate into and out of cities.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.7 mi on US 23 BUS.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 BUS and US 10. You will hit about 10 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 127.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
On the drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Hope, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 30: West Branch along the way.
M 30: West Branch
120.5 mi in
|
~2h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 127.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.7 miles on US 23 BUS. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hope, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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