Origin
Grosse Pointe, MI
Morning in Grosse Pointe on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe, 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
1h 6m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Pointe, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Grosse Pointe to Ann Arbor is a straightforward 51.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Because this trip is well within the range of a single day, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel, making this an economical option for a quick getaway between these two Midwest hubs. The route utilizes a combination of major corridors, including the Edsel Ford Freeway, the Jeffries Freeway, and M 14. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, the drive is efficient enough to complete in one go without the need for scheduled stops. It serves as a practical connection across Michigan, moving you seamlessly from the edge of the Detroit metro area toward the collegiate atmosphere of Ann Arbor.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 14 | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| East Outer Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 23 BUS | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cadieux Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
M 14
— 19.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Maumee Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Maumee Street
2
Turn right onto Cadieux Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cadieux Road
3
Turn left onto Mack Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mack Avenue
4
Turn sharp right onto East Outer Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Outer Drive
5
Continue on Whittier Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Whittier Street
6
Turn left onto Edsel Ford East Service Drive
112 ft
·
3 sec
·
Edsel Ford East Service Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 94 West
8
Merge onto I 94
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 213B
Toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on M 14
17 mi
·
18 min
·
M 14
14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
M 14
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
18
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 213B
Toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
47.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
7
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$8.05 one way
$16.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Sunday
Local time
10:17 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
2 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
1h 6m 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 mixed drive that transitions between heavy urban infrastructure and more open stretches of pavement. Roughly 54% of your time will be spent on highways, so prepare for a fair amount of freeway navigation as you transition from the Edsel Ford and Jeffries Expressways onto M 14. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.2 miles while traveling along M 14, which offers a brief reprieve from the stop-and-go nature of city driving. The character of the road shifts significantly as you leave the dense freeway network, eventually settling into a steadier pace. While it is not a technical road, the transition from major freeways to regional connectors requires you to stay alert behind the wheel.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on M 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Grosse Pointe, MI and Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward Lansing and M 14: Ann Arbor.
Lansing
12.1 mi in
|
~21m
M 14: Ann Arbor
47.8 mi in
|
~59m
|
via M 14
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on M 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ann Arbor, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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