Origin
Benton, MI
Late night in Benton on Sunday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
Benton to Ann Arbor is 13.9 miles and takes about 23 minutes via West Michigan Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Michigan and the Midwest region, offering a straightforward local connection. Expect a route that involves frequent turns rather than long stretches of open road. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for easy integration into a longer travel plan or a quick local hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Michigan Avenue | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| North Maple Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Ann Arbor-Saline Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Hoover Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Michigan Avenue
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on US 12
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Maple Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Maple Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hoover Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North Maple Road
Turn left onto North Maple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Hoover Avenue
Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South State Street
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Ann Arbor, MI
Late night in Ann Arbor on Sunday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
19 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
23m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage contributing to the 13.9-mile total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles along West Michigan Avenue. As you progress, expect to navigate through various local roads, including North Maple Road and Ann Arbor-Saline Road, which will require your attention for turns and traffic. The absence of highway driving means you'll be experiencing more of the local environment, with a steady pace dictated by town and city streets.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on West Michigan Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 5.4 miles in near North Maple Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (North Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (Ann Arbor-Saline Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (East Hoover Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 5.4 miles on West Michigan 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 5.4 miles (North Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (Ann Arbor-Saline Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (East Hoover Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ann Arbor, 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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