Origin
Masonville, MI
Late night in Masonville on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Masonville, 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
6h 8m
Distance
405.5 mi
653 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 55m
★
6 AM
6h 8m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 18m
5 PM
6h 32m
8 PM
6h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Masonville, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
This 405.5-mile journey from Masonville to Ann Arbor, Michigan, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 8 minutes to complete. With an estimated fuel cost of $62, this drive is manageable for most budgets. The route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through various local roads rather than relying solely on major highways. Given its duration and profile, it’s best suited for a dedicated travel day, allowing you to focus on the driving experience. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, keeping the scenery consistent throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
202.8 miles from Masonville, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| S | — | — |
| US 2 | — | — |
| West Lakeshore Drive | — | — |
| US-2 West | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| US 23 | — | — |
| M 14 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
S
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonville, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Bay Shore Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bay Shore Drive
2
Continue on S.75 Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
S.75 Road
3
Turn right onto US 2
34 mi
·
39 min
·
US 2
4
Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
West Lakeshore Drive
5
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
6
Continue on US-2 West
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
US-2 West
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
8
Merge slight left
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
10
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
45 mi
·
48 min
·
US 23: Ann Arbor
12
Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
M 14 West: Ann Arbor
13
Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
14
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
15
Turn right
118 ft
·
7 sec
16
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour, 405.5-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Masonville to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With a fuel cost of around $62, it's wise to fill up before you leave or at a planned stop. Since this is a turn-heavy local route, pay close attention to navigation and road signs, as there aren't long highway stretches to rely on. Aim for one well-timed stop to break up the drive and refuel yourself. Keeping your phone charged for GPS is essential given the nature of the route.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 202.8 miles from Masonville, MI, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
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 89 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.8 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ann Arbor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Masonville, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Masonville, MI
This is one driving day of about 405.5 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Masonville, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.8 miles from Masonville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.40 one way
$126.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $69.61 | $139.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $78.03 | $156.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.53 | $179.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Mackinac Bridge
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.6 | 1 | $42.58 | $19.46 |
| Efficient EV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.48 | $16.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.2 | 2 | $56.77 | $25.95 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Ann Arbor on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
6h 8m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly interactive driving experience on this route, as it's described as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. This means you won't encounter long stretches of monotonous interstate; instead, anticipate frequent turns and varied road conditions as you navigate through local communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a continuous engagement with the road. This type of drive requires your full attention, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape as you pass through towns and countryside.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: S.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Masonville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 8m. Total distance: 405.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $4.00 in tolls one way, starting with Mackinac Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Masonville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ann Arbor, MI before the return drive.
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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