Origin
Ann Arbor, MI
Late night in Ann Arbor on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Ypsilanti, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
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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Ypsilanti, MI
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Trip Overview
Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti is 7.6 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Washtenaw Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick trip perfect for a same-day excursion, requiring minimal planning. Consider this route if you're looking for a brief, easy transition between two nearby Michigan cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw Avenue | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| North University Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Geddes Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washtenaw Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washtenaw Avenue
— 6.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and Ypsilanti, MI.
1
Start on South State Street
370 ft
·
15 sec
·
South State Street
2
Turn right onto North University Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North University Avenue
3
Continue on Geddes Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Geddes Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Court
349 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washtenaw Court
5
Turn slight right onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Washtenaw Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto North Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Washington Street
7
Turn left onto US 12 BUS; M 17
0.1 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
8
Continue on US 12 BUS; M 17
162 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
US 12 BUS; M 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North University Avenue
Turn right onto North University Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / Washtenaw Avenue
Turn slight right onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / Washtenaw Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North Washington Street
Turn right onto North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 12 BUS; M 17 / West Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto US 12 BUS; M 17 / West Michigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 12 BUS; M 17 / West Michigan Avenue
Continue onto US 12 BUS; M 17 / West Michigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Ypsilanti, MI
Late night in Ypsilanti on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
18 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
15m 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?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles along Washtenaw Avenue. Expect a consistent local road experience, likely involving city traffic and intersections rather than open highway cruising. The drive progresses as a continuous local route, making it feel like a simple city-to-city connection.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Washtenaw Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North University Avenue.
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 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / Washtenaw Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Washtenaw Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS / Washtenaw Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ypsilanti, 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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