Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Late night in Ann Arbor on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Jonesville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.2 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Jonesville, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Michigan Midwest, this 65.2-mile journey from Ann Arbor to Jonesville is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 21 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an economical choice for a weekend getaway or a change of scenery. The route transitions from the busier corridors near Ann Arbor into the quieter, rural character of Jonesville. Because the travel time is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to explore your destination without feeling rushed by a long return trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 35.7 mi | 38m |
| Moscow Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| East Chicago Road | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| M 60 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| East Huron Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Evans Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 35.7 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Jonesville, 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
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 94
6
Take the exit onto M 60
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
M 60
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
7
Turn left onto Moscow Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Moscow Road
8
Turn right onto US 12
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
East Chicago Road
9
Turn right onto M 99
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Evans Street
10
Arrive at destination
M 99
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 32.6 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 65.2 — 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.
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West: Jackson
Navigation decision point
Toward I 94 West: Jackson
5
38.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
M 60
Take the exit onto M 60 toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jacks...
4
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 12 / East Chicago Road
Turn right onto US 12 / East Chicago Road
Navigation decision point
4
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
M 99 / Evans Street
Turn right onto M 99 / Evans Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.19 one way
$20.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
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
Jonesville, MI
Late night in Jonesville on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
19 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 21m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with more localized travel. About 55% of your journey is spent on highways, starting with a 35.7-mile stretch on I-94 that serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the drive shifts as you navigate Moscow Road and East Chicago Road. You will find that the initial interstate pace gives way to a more controlled, steady rhythm as you head toward your destination. It is a functional drive that trades constant highway monotony for a transition into smaller, regional road networks.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / East Huron Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Jonesville, MI is easy. At 1h 21m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 38.4 miles (M 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Jonesville, MI, road signs point toward M 60 and Jackson.
M 60
38.4 mi in
|
~44m
|
via M 60
Jackson
38.4 mi in
|
~44m
|
via M 60
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.7 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 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 38.4 miles (M 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jonesville, 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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