Origin
Dundee, MI
Morning in Dundee on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dundee, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dundee, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Dundee to Ann Arbor, this 25.3-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse the Michigan landscape. The drive typically takes about 31 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, keeping your travel costs quite low. Since both towns are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. Because there are no scheduled stops required, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule permits. It is a straightforward, practical route that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| I 94 BL | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Tecumseh Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North University Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Geddes Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 20.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dundee, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on West Main Street
16 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn straight onto M 50
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Tecumseh Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
4
Merge onto US 23
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94 BL; US 23 BUS
Exit 37B
Toward I 94 Business, US 23 Business: Ann Arbor
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight left
219 ft
·
9 sec
7
Turn left onto Geddes Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Geddes Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on North University Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North University Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
370 ft
·
10 sec
·
South State Street
10
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
Navigation decision point
Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 23
Merge onto US 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 94 BL; US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS toward I 94 Business, US 23 Business: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 37B
Toward I 94 Business, US 23 Business: Ann Arbor
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Geddes Avenue
Turn left onto Geddes Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South State Street
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Ann Arbor, MI
Morning in Ann Arbor on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition between your starting point and the highway network. You will navigate a combination of Tecumseh Street, US 23 North, and I-94 to reach your destination. While the route involves a mix of surface roads and major thoroughfares, it maintains a steady pace throughout the 31-minute duration. The road’s personality is defined by these quick transitions rather than long, monotonous stretches of interstate. Staying alert at the intersections is key, as the route requires frequent adjustments rather than just cruising in a single lane.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 94 BL. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
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 31m 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 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS): 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
666 ft
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
2 ft
Highest Point
877 ft
~25.3 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Dundee, MI
Full guide →Dundee is a village in Monroe County (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 31m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on US 23. 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 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 94 BL; US 23 BUS): 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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