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Trip from Ida, 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

41m

Distance

32.7 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 32.7-mile drive from Ida, MI, to Ann Arbor, MI, is a quick trip, estimated to take around 41 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, easily completed in a single outing without the need for an overnight stay. You'll spend about 84% of your time on highways, with a comfortable fuel cost estimated at $5. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape as you travel from one Michigan town to another. This journey is all about efficient travel between two points, making it a practical choice for getting from A to B.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 23 24.1 mi 25m
Ida West Road 4.5 mi 6m
I 94 BL 3.4 mi 6m
North University Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Geddes Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
South State Street <0.1 mi <1m
Lewis Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 23 — 24.1 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ida, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.

1

Start on Lewis Avenue

43 ft · 6 sec · Lewis Avenue
2

Turn left onto Ida West Road

4.5 mi · 6 min · Ida West Road
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
4

Merge onto US 23

24 mi · 25 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 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 32.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
4.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor

Navigation decision point

Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
5
4.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 23

Merge onto US 23

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.8 mi into trip | ~32m 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
32.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | Geddes Avenue

Turn left onto Geddes Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
32.6 mi into trip | ~41m 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

$5.11 one way

$10.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.61 $11.23
premium $4.89 $6.29 $12.59
diesel $5.61 $7.22 $14.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
EV Truck/SUV 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Ida, MI

Late night in Ida on Sunday

Local time

2:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Areas Of Fog

NNW 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:51AM EDT until April 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:46AM EDT until April 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Destination

Ann Arbor, MI

Late night in Ann Arbor on Sunday

Local time

2:00 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

13 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

41m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 84% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.1 miles on US 23, providing a solid period of consistent driving. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including Ida West Road and I-94 BL, but the primary character is that of a swift highway journey. The road's personality is geared towards efficiency, minimizing complexities and maximizing forward momentum.

84% 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: 24.1 mi on US 23.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Ida West Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.1 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 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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