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Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Juniata, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
94.7 mi
152 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ann Arbor, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Juniata, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
Ann Arbor to Juniata is 94.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 59 minutes via US 23 BUS, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Michigan's Midwest region, ideal for a quick trip. You'll primarily be on highways, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Given its short duration and low fuel cost, this route is easily managed as a same-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.3 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 BUS | 47.4 mi | 50m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| South State Road | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| North State Road | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| State Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| West Saginaw Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| M 14 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23 BUS
— 47.4 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Juniata, 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
47 mi
·
50 min
·
US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
10
Merge onto I 69
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward M 15: Davison, Clarkston
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto M 15
10 mi
·
15 min
·
South State Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on M 15
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
South State Street
14
Continue on M 15
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
North State Road
15
Continue on M 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
16
Continue on M 15
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Road
17
Continue on M 15
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Goodrich Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto East Huron Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Huron Avenue
19
Continue on West Saginaw Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
West Saginaw Road
20
Turn left onto Washburn Road
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washburn Road
21
Arrive at destination
Washburn Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this short, 1 hour 59 minute drive, consider leaving Ann Arbor mid-morning to avoid peak traffic. Since the total mileage is under 100 miles and the fuel cost is estimated at $17, you have flexibility with your timing. You won't need to plan for overnight stays. Pay attention to the transition from surface roads to the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway around the 30-mile mark to ensure you're on the right path for the bulk of your drive.
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 47.3 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 53m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Juniata, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ann Arbor, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ann Arbor, MI
This is one driving day of about 94.7 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 47.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.3 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Fenton Rest Area 624
0.1 mi from route
Northfield Church Rest Area 814
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 62.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
50.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
7
50.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
6
50.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
7
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward M 15: Davison, Clarkston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 15: Davison, Clarkston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.74 one way
$31.49 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| premium | $5.18 | $19.32 | $38.65 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.55 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.26 | $6.06 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Afternoon in Ann Arbor on Wednesday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
NE 3 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Juniata, MI
Afternoon in Juniata on Wednesday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
NNE 3 to 10 mph
0% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 61% of this drive is on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 47.4 miles on US 23 BUS. You'll begin on surface roads like US 23 BUS and South State Road before transitioning to more freeway driving. Expect a generally steady pace with fewer interruptions once you get onto the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.4 mi on US 23 BUS.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 BUS and Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 23 BUS.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,025 ft
647 ft
Total Climb
353 ft
Total Descent
481 ft
Highest Point
1,025 ft
~33.8 mi in
Elevation Range
378 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 Juniata, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint, M 15: Davison and Clarkston.
Port Huron
50.4 mi in
|
~56m
Flint
50.6 mi in
|
~57m
M 15: Davison
62.3 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Clarkston
62.3 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Yogurt Rush
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Ann Arbor
Cuisine: ice_cream
Visit websiteSharetea
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Ann Arbor
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Ann Arbor, MI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa,Su 06:00-21:00
Visit websiteM-36 Coffee Roasters
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Ann Arbor
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-20:00, Fr,Sa 07:00-20:00
Visit websiteAfternoon Delight
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 08:30-15:00
Visit websiteComet Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Cuisine: coffee_shop;pastry
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:30; Sa 08:00-18:30; Su 08...
Pita Kabob Grill
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Ann Arbor
Visit websiteParis Bahn Mi
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Ann Arbor, MI
Cuisine: vietnamese
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Visit websiteJimmy John's
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.1 mi from route
Davison, MI
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteNoodles & Company
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Ann Arbor
Cuisine: pasta
Visit websiteSweetgreen
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Ann Arbor, MI
Cuisine: salad
Hours: Mo-Su 10:30-20:00
Visit websitePanera Bread
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Ann Arbor, MI
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Visit websiteDeborah Gimbel Memorial Overlook
Viewpoint
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Orion
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Visit website
The Cube
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
The Short, Rich Life of Positronium
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
g Minus Two
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Holocaust Memorial
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Book of Knowledge
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Covenant Hills Campground
Caravan_site
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Otisville, MI
Visit websiteGenesee-Otter Lake Campground
Caravan_site
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Otter Lake, MI
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 Juniata, 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 59m. Total distance: 94.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.4 miles on US 23 BUS. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Juniata, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.6 miles: 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 Juniata, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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