The Cost of Driving: Ann Arbor to Canton

Looking to go on a weekend road trip? Maybe you have family or friends in Canton, and you’re wondering how much it would cost to drive from Ann Arbor. In this post, we’ll give you a breakdown of the cost of driving from Ann Arbor to Canton Charter Township based on current gas prices.

The Route

There are a few routes you can take to get from Ann Arbor to Canton. The two most common are via I-94 or M-14 and I-275. Here are the details on each route:

Route 1: Via I-94

If you choose to take the I-94 route, the distance would be about 20 miles. The estimated driving time is 24 minutes without traffic, and the toll price is $0. There are no tolls to pay on this route.

Gas prices are variable but as of August 2021, you can expect to pay around $2.99 per gallon. The cost of gas for this trip, assuming a car that gets 25 miles per gallon and requires 1.5 gallons for this trip, is around $4.49 each way.

So, the total cost for traveling one way from Ann Arbor via I-94 and I-275 to Canton is $4.49.

Route 2: Via M-14 and I-275

The second option is to take M-14 and I-275. This route is slightly longer, with a distance of about 24 miles. However, it avoids downtown traffic and could potentially be faster. The estimated driving time is 28 minutes, and the toll price is $0.

Gas prices are again variable, but as of August 2021, you can expect to pay around $2.99 per gallon. The cost for this trip, assuming a car that gets 25 miles per gallon would be approximately 1.9 gallons at around $5.68.

So, the total cost for traveling one way from Ann Arbor via M-14 and I-275 to Canton is $5.68.

Conclusion

So, which route should you take? The answer depends on your priorities. If you’re looking for the shortest route with no tolls, choose I-94. If you want to avoid downtown traffic, M-14/I-275 may be the better option.

Whichever route you choose, make sure to consider the cost of gas and the time it takes to travel. With current gas prices, you can expect to pay roughly $4.49 to $5.68 for a one-way trip from Ann Arbor to Canton. Safe travels!