Origin
Green Oak, MI
Morning in Green Oak on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Oak, 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
24m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Oak, MI
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Trip Overview
Green Oak, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is 18.1 miles and takes about 24 minutes via US 23, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive connecting two points within Michigan's Midwest region. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing you plenty of time for activities at your destination. You'll primarily be on a highway, making it a quick transit rather than a winding exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| Silver Lake Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| US 23 BUS | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Depot Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 10.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Oak, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Silver Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
2
Continue on Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Silver Lake Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
214 ft
·
4 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
4
Continue on Silver Lake Road
482 ft
·
9 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
5
Enter roundabout
394 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
6
Continue
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
7
Merge onto US 23
10 mi
·
10 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23 BUS
Exit 45
Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23 BUS
Exit 3
Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
12
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Silver Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Enter roundabout toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 23
Merge onto US 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
6:27 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
1 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
24m 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 heavily focused on highway travel, with approximately 70% of the route utilizing major roads like US 23. You'll experience a longest continuous stretch of 10.2 miles on US 23, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. Expect a profile that's largely highway-focused, meaning efficient travel with fewer stops for traffic signals. The route begins with Silver Lake Road before merging onto US 23, eventually transitioning to US 23 BUS as you approach Ann Arbor.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Silver Lake Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near Silver Lake Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (Silver Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Green Oak, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor along the way.
M 14 West: Ann Arbor
14.6 mi in
|
~18m
|
via US 23 BUS
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 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 4 miles (Silver Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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