Ann Arbor to Sebewaing is 128 miles and takes about 2 hours 24 minutes via US 23 BUS and Bay City-Forestville Road, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive through familiar terrain. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a manageable drive that won't require overnight stops. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a relatively quick transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64.2 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 23 BUS
93.4 mi
1h 40m
Bay City-Forestville Road
7.5 mi
8m
West Center Road
7.2 mi
8m
West Bay City-Forestville Road
5.2 mi
5m
North Unionville Road
4.4 mi
5m
BS I 75
3 mi
3m
Center Avenue
2.2 mi
2m
North Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 23 BUS
— 93.4 mi, about 1h 40m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,670 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,327
Quietest
2 AM
~127 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Sebewaing, 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
93 mi·1 hr 39 min·US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: FlintUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 162AToward M 25 East: Downtown, Bay City
8
Merge onto BS I 75; M 25
3.0 mi·3 min·BS I 75; M 25
9
Turn left onto M 25
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Madison Avenue
10
Turn right onto M 25
2.2 mi·2 min·Center Avenue
11
Continue on M 25
7.2 mi·8 min·West Center Road
12
Continue on M 25
7.5 mi·8 min·Bay City-Forestville Road
13
Continue on M 25
5.2 mi·5 min·West Bay City-Forestville Road
14
Continue on M 25
0.5 mi·40 sec·Bay Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto M 25
0.8 mi·56 sec·Center Street
16
Continue on M 25
4.4 mi·5 min·North Unionville Road
17
Continue on M 25
0.3 mi·25 sec·South Beck Street
18
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi·1 min·East Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 128-mile drive, leaving in the morning from Ann Arbor will give you plenty of time to reach Sebewaing. Since the total duration is under 2.5 hours, you likely won't need more than one quick stop for fuel or a restroom break. The fuel cost is estimated around $20, so keep that in mind for your budget. Pay attention to the transition from US 23 BUS to Bay City-Forestville Road, as this is where speeds will decrease significantly.
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 64.2 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.4 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sebewaing, 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 128.4 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 93.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 122.6 — 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
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
96.4 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward M 25 East: Downtown, Bay City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 162A
Toward M 25 East: Downtown, Bay City
5
122.6 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|M 25 / Center Street
At end of road, turn left onto M 25 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.15 one way
$46.29 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.21
$26.36
$52.71
premium
$5.82
$29.41
$58.81
diesel
$6.48
$32.74
$65.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.5
0
$13.48
$6.16
Efficient EV
32.1
0
$11.24
$5.14
EV Truck/SUV
51.4
0
$17.98
$8.22
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Morning
in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Light Rain Likely
WNW 15 to 20 mph65% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:54AM EDT until October 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Sebewaing, MI
Morning
in Sebewaing on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Light Rain Likely
NNW 16 to 21 mph57% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:54AM EDT until October 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
2h 24m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 75% of the 128 miles on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 93.4 miles along US 23 BUS. You'll experience more rural cruising for about 32 miles after exiting the main highway system. Expect a transition from highway speeds to slower surface roads as you approach your destination.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.4 mi on US 23 BUS.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 BUS and Bay City-Forestville Road. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 11 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 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,006 ft587 ft
Total Climb
140 ft
Total Descent
428 ft
Highest Point
1,006 ft
~18.3 mi in
Elevation Range
419 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 Sebewaing, MI, road signs point toward M 25 East: Downtown and Bay City.
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
The longest stretch is about 93.4 miles on US 23 BUS. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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.
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 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sebewaing, MI before heading back.
