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Trip from Oxford, 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 24m

Distance

61.8 mi

99 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

city in Oxfordshire, England

Oxford, MI

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Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Oxford to Ann Arbor, expect a 61.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate via South Lapeer Road, South Telegraph Road, and M 14 as you traverse the Michigan landscape. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Given the relatively short duration, this route offers a straightforward connection between these two Midwest locations, making it a manageable drive for any schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
M 14 18.3 mi 19m
South Lapeer Road 9.7 mi 15m
South Telegraph Road 7.9 mi 12m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 6.8 mi 7m
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway 5.8 mi 6m
I 75 2.8 mi 3m
I 75 BL 1.5 mi 2m
North Opdyke Road 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: M 14 — 18.3 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Burdick Street

92 ft · 12 sec · East Burdick Street
2

Turn sharp left onto M 24

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Washington Street
3

Continue on M 24

9.7 mi · 15 min · South Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
4

Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Opdyke Road
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5

Turn sharp left onto University Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · University Drive
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 75

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto BL I 75

0.6 mi · 41 sec · BL I 75
Exit 75 Toward I 75 Business Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 75 BL

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 75 BL
10

Continue on US 24 BUS

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Merge onto US 24

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

138 ft · 13 sec
13

Turn sharp left onto US 24

7.7 mi · 12 min · South Telegraph Road
Use the left lane.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 696 West: Lansing Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto I 696

6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
20

Merge onto I 275; I 96

5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
21

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the slight right lane.
22

Merge onto M 14

17 mi · 17 min · M 14
23

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.
24

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.
25

Turn left onto Depot Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Depot Street
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right

119 ft · 6 sec
27

Continue on North State Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Arrive at destination

South State Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Keego Harbor, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Keego Harbor, MI

31 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

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmington Hills, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Oxford, 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 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
11.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | University Drive

Turn sharp left onto University Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
15.1 mi into trip | ~23m in | BL I 75

Take the exit onto BL I 75 toward I 75 Business

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 75 Toward I 75 Business
8
26.6 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 696 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
33.6 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

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 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
8
58.1 mi into trip | ~1h 17m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.66 one way

$19.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.61 $21.22
premium $4.89 $11.89 $23.79
diesel $5.61 $13.64 $27.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.49 $2.97
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.41 $2.47
EV Truck/SUV 24.7 0 $8.65 $3.96

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Oxford, MI

Late night in Oxford on Sunday

Local time

3:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ann Arbor, MI

Late night in Ann Arbor on Sunday

Local time

3:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

WSW 12 to 17 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 5:02AM EDT until April 13 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

33 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 24m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as only 21% of this route consists of highway travel. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads that require more focus than a typical freeway cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 18.3-mile segment on M 14, providing a brief break from the more frequent turns found elsewhere. Because of the winding nature of the local segments, you should anticipate a more engaging, hands-on experience behind the wheel. The road's personality shifts significantly as you transition from the local stretches onto the faster-paced M 14.

Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on M 14.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near University Drive.

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 61.8 miles you will encounter 22 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 11.8 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,060 ft 697 ft

Total Climb

501 ft

Total Descent

681 ft

Highest Point

1,060 ft

~8.8 mi in

Elevation Range

363 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Oxford, MI and Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway, Toledo and M 14: Ann Arbor.

M 10 North: Lansing

26.4 mi in | ~41m

Northwestern Highway

26.4 mi in | ~41m

Toledo

34.8 mi in | ~52m

M 14: Ann Arbor

41 mi in | ~58m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.3 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 11.8 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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