Origin
Plymouth, MI
Late night in Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, 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
26m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MI
Ajdin Coric
Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
Plymouth, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is 19.6 miles and takes about 26m via M 14, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Michigan. Expect a local drive with a few turns, making it ideal for a short excursion or a quick commute. With just a 26-minute travel time, this route offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 14 | 14.6 mi | 15m |
| North Territorial Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 23 BUS | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Ann Arbor Trail | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Beck Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Depot Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Sheldon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
M 14
— 14.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Penniman Avenue
402 ft
·
16 sec
·
Penniman Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto West Ann Arbor Trail
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ann Arbor Trail
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto South Sheldon Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Sheldon Road
5
Turn left onto North Territorial Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Territorial Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Beck Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Beck Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
8
Merge onto M 14
13 mi
·
13 min
·
M 14
9
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.
10
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.
11
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
13
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Ann Arbor Trail
Turn right onto West Ann Arbor Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Territorial Road
Turn left onto North Territorial Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
16 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
17.7 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$3.06 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Ann Arbor on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 5% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on M 14, offering a brief period of consistent travel. The rest of the drive will involve navigating local roads like North Territorial Road and US 23 BUS, requiring your attention to turns and traffic signals. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that shifts between brief highway segments and more involved local road navigation.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on M 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (West Ann Arbor Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (North Territorial Road): 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 Plymouth, MI and Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor and M 14: Ann Arbor.
M 14 West: Ann Arbor
2.9 mi in
|
~6m
M 14: Ann Arbor
16 mi in
|
~20m
|
via M 14
About the Cities
Starting in Plymouth, MI
Full guide →Plymouth is the name of two administrative entities in Wayne County in the state of Michigan. One is a small city, and the other is a township that surrounds the city and has its own government.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 14.6 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 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (West Ann Arbor Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (North Territorial Road): 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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