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Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Perry, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

56.3 mi

91 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m

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

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Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

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Downtown Perry, MI, MI

Perry, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Perry, MI covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, US 23 BUS, Perry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 24.8 mi 26m
US 23 BUS 14.9 mi 16m
Perry Road 10.5 mi 14m
North Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
East Grand River Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
M 14 1.1 mi 1m
Stockbridge Road 0.6 mi <1m
East Huron Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 24.8 mi, about 26m

Traffic on I-96

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,667 veh/hr typical · worst 3,364

Quietest

2 AM

~164 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

16.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 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 Perry, 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

15 mi · 15 min · US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: Flint Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 60B Toward I 96 West: Lansing Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
10

Merge onto I 96

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 96
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

24 mi · 25 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 122 Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto M 43; M 52

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Stockbridge Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto M 52

11 mi · 14 min · Perry Road
Use the right lane.
16

Arrive at destination

M 52

Where to Stop

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

suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brighton, MI

28 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

Whitmore Lake, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hamburg, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.2 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 43.6 — 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
17.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 96 West: Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 60B Toward I 96 West: Lansing
6
18.3 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Ro...
6
18.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 96 West: Lansing
8
43.6 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 122 Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.73 one way

$17.46 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $9.57 $19.14
premium $4.93 $10.92 $21.85
diesel $5.60 $12.41 $24.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70
Efficient EV 14.1 0 $4.93 $2.25
EV Truck/SUV 22.5 0 $7.88 $3.60

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Ann Arbor, MI

Late night in Ann Arbor on Saturday

Local time

1:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 3 to 9 mph 38% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:26PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Perry, MI

Late night in Perry on Saturday

Local time

1:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:26PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

54°F

Brighton, MI

28 mi in

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

2 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 8m 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?

56.3 mi in 1h 8m, mostly highway — 24.8 mi of that is on I 96.

71% 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: 24.8 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and US 23 BUS. 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 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

977 ft 877 ft

Total Climb

208 ft

Total Descent

195 ft

Highest Point

977 ft

~24.1 mi in

Elevation Range

101 ft

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 Perry, MI, road signs point toward Brighton, M 43, M 52: Stockbridge and Webberville.

Brighton

18.3 mi in | ~22m

M 43

43.6 mi in | ~50m

M 52: Stockbridge

43.6 mi in | ~50m

Webberville

43.6 mi in | ~50m

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 Perry, 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 8m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on I 96. 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 Perry, 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 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 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 Perry, 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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