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Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Kingston, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

110.9 mi

178 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 110.9-mile drive from Ann Arbor, MI, to Kingston, MI, will take you about 2 hours and 11 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily using US 23 BUS and local roads like Sanilac Road and South Gera Road. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its manageable length and the mixed driving profile, you won't need to break this trip up. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward journey through Michigan's landscape.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.4 miles from Ann Arbor, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 23 BUS 66.9 mi 1h 11m
Sanilac Road 25.3 mi 28m
South Gera Road 4.4 mi 6m
Gera Road 4.2 mi 6m
South Main Street 2.3 mi 5m
Holland Avenue 2 mi 2m
Birch Run Road 1.9 mi 2m
North Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 23 BUS — 66.9 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Kingston, 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

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: Flint Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 136 Toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run, Frankenmuth
8

Turn right onto M 54; M 83

1.9 mi · 2 min · Birch Run Road
9

Turn left onto M 83

4.2 mi · 6 min · Gera Road
10

Continue on M 83

2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
11

Continue on M 83

4.4 mi · 6 min · South Gera Road
12

Turn right onto M 46

2.0 mi · 2 min · Holland Avenue
13

Continue on M 46

25 mi · 28 min · Sanilac Road
14

Continue on M 46

0.5 mi · 39 sec · State Street
15

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Washington Street
16

Arrive at destination

Washington Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour, 11-minute trip, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day. With 0 designated stops and a fuel cost of about $17, you have plenty of flexibility for spontaneous breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 66.9-mile stretch on US 23 BUS, as services might be less frequent. Since this is a shorter drive, you can easily complete it in one day, allowing you to adjust your pace as needed and enjoy the changing scenery without feeling rushed.

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 55.4 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.9 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 24 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.4 miles or 1h 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 1h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, 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.

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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 110.9 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 66.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flint, MI

55 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.

Popular next leg

Flint, MI to Kingston, MI

56.4 mi · 1h 17m

Pacing Suggestions

Howell, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flint, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 23 BUS if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Misfit Society Coffee Club

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17342632228

Visit website

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ann Arbor, Michigan

1 mi

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Comet Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–6:30 pm

+17342220579

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.4 mi

Vertex Coffee Roasters Ann Arbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.5 mi

Misfit Society Coffee Club

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17342632228

Visit website

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+17348004135

Visit website

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17342229202

Visit website

Zingerman's Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17349296060

Visit website

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

Comet Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–6:30 pm

+17342220579

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17343692494

Visit website

Vertex Coffee Roasters Ann Arbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17347807060

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17345445450

Visit website

Black Diesel Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+17344368355

Visit website

Venue Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17348229821

Visit website

Thread Creek Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 23.8

Howell, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18107469302

Visit website

Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 39.6

Fenton, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18102151088

Visit website

Michigan Heroes Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 79.2

Frankenmuth, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19896528005

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 55.4

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 55.4

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 55.4

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Zap Zone at BIG Best In Games - Ypsilanti

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+17349306670

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 69.9 — 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

4
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 23 BUS

Take the ramp onto US 23 BUS toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
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
69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run, Frankenmuth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 136 Toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run, Frankenmuth

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.34 one way

$34.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.04 $38.07
premium $4.89 $21.34 $42.68
diesel $5.61 $24.49 $48.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.3 0 $11.64 $5.32
Efficient EV 27.7 0 $9.70 $4.44
EV Truck/SUV 44.4 0 $15.53 $7.10

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ann Arbor, MI

Late night in Ann Arbor on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingston, MI

Late night in Kingston on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

5 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 11m 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?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 66.9 miles on US 23 BUS, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. As you transition from US 23 BUS to Sanilac Road and South Gera Road, the character of the drive will shift, likely becoming more local and potentially winding. This blend of highway efficiency and local road navigation characterizes the driving experience.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.9 mi on US 23 BUS.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 10 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 0.6 miles (US 23 BUS / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 23 BUS): 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.

Between Ann Arbor, MI and Kingston, MI, road signs point toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run and Frankenmuth.

M 54

69.9 mi in | ~1h 17m

M 83: Birch Run

69.9 mi in | ~1h 17m

Frankenmuth

69.9 mi in | ~1h 17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 110.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66.9 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 0.6 miles (US 23 BUS / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 23 BUS): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingston, 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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