Origin
Ridgeway, MI
Morning in Ridgeway on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgeway, 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
45m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgeway, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
Ridgeway, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is 34.8 miles and takes about 45m via US 23, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Michigan. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or a day trip. Given its brevity, you can easily fit this drive into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay. Consider this an easy hop between two points in the same general area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| Tecumseh Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| I 94 BL | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Monroe Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Monroe Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Chicago Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Tecumseh Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North University Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 20.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeway, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on M 50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monroe Road
2
Continue on M 50
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chicago Boulevard
3
Continue on M 50
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Monroe Road
4
Continue on M 50
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Tecumseh Road
5
Continue on M 50
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Tecumseh Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
7
Merge onto US 23
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Turn slight left
219 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn left onto Geddes Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Geddes Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on North University Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North University Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
370 ft
·
10 sec
·
South State Street
13
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Ridgeway, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 34.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
Navigation decision point
Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 23
Merge onto US 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.9 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
34.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Geddes Avenue
Turn left onto Geddes Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
34.7 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:12 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
18 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
45m 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 primarily highway, with 69% of the drive on faster roads. You'll spend the longest stretch of 20.6 miles on US 23. The highway portion concludes as you transition to surface roads like Tecumseh Road and I-94 BL, indicating a shift from more open cruising to areas with more frequent intersections and potentially slower local traffic. Expect a noticeable change in pace as you approach your destination.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Tecumseh Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 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 45m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
877 ft
668 ft
Total Climb
211 ft
Total Descent
71 ft
Highest Point
877 ft
~34.8 mi in
Elevation Range
208 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 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 10.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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