Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Late night in Ann Arbor on Sunday
Local time
1:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Lincoln Park, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Lincoln Park, MI
Julio Valdivia
Trip Overview
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Lincoln Park, MI covers 33.5 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, South State Street, Southfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 27 mi | 28m |
| South State Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Southfield Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 27 mi, about 28m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,782 veh/hr typical · worst 4,655
Quietest
2 AM
~277 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 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 Lincoln Park, MI.
1
Start on South State Street
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 94
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 204
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 39 South: Southfield Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on M 39
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southfield Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto M 39
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Southfield Road
9
Arrive at destination
Southfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 East: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 204
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
7
30.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward M 39 South: Southfield Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 39 South: Southfield Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.39 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Lincoln Park, MI
Late night in Lincoln Park on Sunday
Local time
1:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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?
33.5 mi in 43m, mostly highway — 27 mi of that is on I 94.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and South State Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
877 ft
586 ft
Total Climb
23 ft
Total Descent
314 ft
Highest Point
877 ft
Elevation Range
291 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.
On the drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Lincoln Park, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 39 South: Southfield Highway along the way.
M 39 South: Southfield Highway
30.7 mi in
|
~37m
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 Lincoln Park, MI
Full guide →Founded 1925
Southern Wayne County is a region in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
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 43m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Lincoln Park, 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lincoln Park, 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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