Origin
Superior, MI
Night in Superior on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Superior, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 17m
Distance
537.8 mi
866 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 8m
★
6 AM
10h 18m
8 AM
10h 36m
10 AM
10h 24m
12 PM
10h 22m
3 PM
10h 25m
5 PM
10h 35m
8 PM
10h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Superior, MI
Sebastian Luna
Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
This 537.5-mile journey from Superior, MI, to Ann Arbor, MI, will take approximately 8 hours and 34 minutes of driving time. Given the distance and duration, it's best suited for a two-day trip, allowing you to break up the long drive. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest route is around $82. You'll encounter two planned stops along the way. This is a substantial trip, so planning for an overnight stay will make it much more manageable and enjoyable.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
268.9 miles from Superior, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 229.2 mi | 3h 56m |
| Wilson Memorial Drive | 76.4 mi | 1h 37m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 2 | 65.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 23 | 45.4 mi | 48m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Palms Avenue | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| Chassell Painesdale Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 229.2 mi, about 3h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Superior Loc Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Superior Loc Road
2
Turn right onto P-651
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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Superior Road
3
Continue on P-651
0.5 mi
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59 sec
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Superior Road
4
Turn left onto Chassell Painesdale Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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Chassell Painesdale Road
5
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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5th Street
6
Turn right onto US 41
76 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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Wilson Memorial Drive
7
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
92 ft
·
5 sec
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US 41; M 28
8
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; M 28
9
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
94 ft
·
5 sec
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Palms Avenue
10
Continue on US 41; M 28
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Palms Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
116 ft
·
6 sec
·
US-41/M-28
12
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US-41/M-28
13
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
103 ft
·
6 sec
·
US-41/M-28
14
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
15
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marquette Bypass
16
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
17
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
18
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
107 ft
·
1 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
19
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
20
Take the exit onto US 41; M 28
410 ft
·
10 sec
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US 41; M 28
21
Merge onto US 41; M 28
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Front Street
22
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
23
Turn left onto M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
24
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Munising Avenue
25
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Street
26
Continue on M 28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
27
Turn sharp right onto M 77
17 mi
·
20 min
·
M 77
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
US 2
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
30
Merge onto I 75
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 75
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
45 mi
·
48 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23 BUS
Exit 45
Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
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.
36
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
37
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
38
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour, 34-minute drive, consider departing early to maximize daylight hours, especially if you're splitting it over two days. With two stops recommended, plan for your first substantial break around the halfway point to rest and refuel. Given the extensive use of non-highway roads, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as gas stations might be less frequent than on major interstates. For a two-day split, aiming for a town around the 4-hour mark would be a logical overnight destination.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 268.9 miles from Superior, MI, or about 5h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 229.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 118 miles or 2h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 268.9 miles or 5h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 268.9 miles or 5h 36m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ann Arbor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Superior, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Superior, MI
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Ann Arbor, MI
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Superior, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 229.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
177 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
355 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Boyne City, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
269 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near McMillan, MI after about 269 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 268.9 miles from Superior, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 229.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 269 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
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 235 decision points cluster between mile 98.8 and 535.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
98.8 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
353.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 3m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
7
489 mi into trip
|
~9h 22m in
|
US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
7
534.4 mi into trip
|
~10h 11m in
|
US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
7
535.9 mi into trip
|
~10h 13m 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
$84.08 one way
$168.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
188 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $92.32 | $184.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $103.49 | $206.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $118.74 | $237.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 188.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 161.3 | 1 | $56.47 | $25.81 |
| Efficient EV | 134.5 | 1 | $47.06 | $21.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 215.1 | 2 | $75.29 | $34.42 |
Gas CO2
188 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (66% 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
Night in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
177 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
15 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
10h 17m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Keweenaw National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
$25
near mile 166.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll primarily be navigating local and county roads like Superior Road and Chassell Painesdale Road for the majority of your trip. Expect a more intimate driving experience without the high speeds of interstates. The drive progresses through varied terrain as you make your way south. With no single longest stretch specified, plan for frequent adjustments in speed and direction as you traverse the Michigan landscape.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 229.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
At 10h 17m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 98.8 miles in near US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 537.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 98.8 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 353.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 489 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Superior, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
353.9 mi in
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~7h 3m
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via I 75
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 229.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 269 miles on day one.
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 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 98.8 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 353.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 489 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Keweenaw National Historical Park and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.3 hours each way, a round trip means 20.6 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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