Eastwood, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is 98.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m via Business Spur I-94, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, taking you from the Midwest region into another part of the Midwest. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused nature, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a straightforward transit between these two Michigan cities. Plan for a quick and efficient journey, perfect for a day trip or a segment of a larger Midwest adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Eastwood, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Business Spur I-94
90.6 mi
1h 37m
I 94 BL
3 mi
6m
Sprinkle Road
2.3 mi
3m
East Main Street
1.1 mi
2m
Amvets Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
<1m
I 94
0.6 mi
<1m
South State Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Washburn Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Business Spur I-94
— 90.6 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastwood, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Washburn Avenue
54 ft·3 sec·Washburn Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East Main Street
3
Turn right onto Sprinkle Road
2.3 mi·3 min·Sprinkle Road
4
Turn right onto I 94 BS
0.1 mi·7 sec·Amvets Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
131 ft·3 sec
6
Merge onto I 94 BS
0.6 mi·42 sec·Amvets Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit onto I 94 BS
91 mi·1 hr 37 min·Business Spur I-94
Toward I 94 East
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
0.6 mi·36 sec·I 94
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
9
Take the exit onto I 94 BL
3.0 mi·6 min·I 94 BL
Exit 172Toward I 94 Business: Ann ArborUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South State Street
0.3 mi·35 sec·South State Street
11
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 52m drive time, departing Eastwood, MI in the morning allows ample time to reach Ann Arbor without feeling rushed. With only 98.6 miles, you have flexibility for stops, though none are explicitly recommended on this route. The estimated fuel cost is $15, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart. You'll encounter a long stretch on Business Spur I-94, so plan your need for rest stops accordingly before this segment begins. Because this is a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 49.3 miles from Eastwood, MI, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 55m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ann Arbor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eastwood, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eastwood, MI
This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Eastwood, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Business Spur I-94 for about 90.6 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 95.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.4 mi into trip|~5m in|I 94 BS / Amvets Memorial Highway
Turn right onto I 94 BS / Amvets Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
4.1 mi into trip|~6m in|I 94 BS / Business Spur I-94
Take the exit onto I 94 BS / Business Spur I-94 toward I 94 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 94 East
6
94.7 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
7
95.3 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|I 94 BL
Take the exit onto I 94 BL toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 172
Toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.41 one way
$30.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.93
$33.85
premium
$4.89
$18.97
$37.95
diesel
$5.61
$21.77
$43.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.6
0
$10.35
$4.73
Efficient EV
24.7
0
$8.63
$3.94
EV Truck/SUV
39.4
0
$13.80
$6.31
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Eastwood, MI
Morning
in Eastwood on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ann Arbor, MI
Morning
in Ann Arbor on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Homer, MI
49 mi in
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
18 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
1h 52m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 96% of the 98.6 miles on major roadways like Business Spur I-94. You'll experience a long stretch of 90.6 miles on Business Spur I-94, indicating minimal transitions to surface streets for most of the trip. Expect a consistent cruising experience with a high concentration of exits and potential for urban merging as you approach Ann Arbor. The transition to Sprinkle Road will mark the end of the main highway section.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.6 mi on Business Spur I-94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Business Spur I-94 and I 94 BL. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near I 94 BS / Amvets Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (I 94 BS / Amvets Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.1 miles (I 94 BS / Business Spur I-94): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 98.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 90.6 miles on Business Spur I-94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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. 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 3.4 miles (I 94 BS / Amvets Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.1 miles (I 94 BS / Business Spur I-94): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ann Arbor, MI before heading back.
