Directions to the Ann Arbor

Directions


I-94 Eastbound (from Jackson and Chicago)
Take I-94 East to Exit 172, Jackson Road. Jackson Road becomes Huron. Continue on Huron to State Street. Turn right on State Street, then turn either left or right onto Washington Street (parking lots are located in both directions). See map for exact parking locations.

I-94 Westbound (from Detroit)
Take I-94 West to Exit 177, State Street. Turn right (north) on State Street. Continue on State Street to the U-M campus. Turn either left or right from State Street onto Washington Street (parking lots are located in both directions).

US-23 Northbound and Southbound
Take US-23 to Exit 37 B, Washtenaw Avenue (to Ann Arbor). Go west on Washtenaw (from the Northbound exit you will automatically go west; from the Southbound exit turn right at the end of the exit ramp). Continue on Washtenaw until it forks. Veer to the right at the fork. Washtenaw becomes Huron. From Huron, turn left at the light on Fletcher. See map for exact parking locations.

M-14 Westbound (from Plymouth or Livonia)
Take M-14 West to Exit 3, Downtown Ann Arbor, Main Street. Continue on Main Street. Turn left on Washington. See map for exact parking locations.

I-96 Eastbound (from Lansing)
Take I-96 East to US-23 South to M-14 West. Follow directions for M-14 Westbound.

I-696/I96 Westbound (from suburban Detroit)
Take I-696 or I-96 West to I-275 South to M-14 West. Follow directions for M-14 Westbound.

I-696/I96 Westbound (from suburban Detroit)
Take I-696 or I-96 West to I-275 South to M-14 West. Follow directions for M-14 Westbound.

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Parking


We know that parking in downtown Ann Arbor can be difficult and take longer than expected. Please allow plenty of time to park. Also know that the Link Bus is free and stops at the Michigan League close to the Power Center. Parking is available in the following structures:

  • Liberty Square:
    Entrance off Washington between State Street and Division; $2 after 3 pm, free on Sunday
  • Maynard Street:
    Entrances off Maynard Street and Thompson between William and Liberty; $.80/hr, free on Sunday
  • Fletcher Street: (Power Center structure)
    Entrance off Fletcher Street at Washington.
  • Palmer Drive:
    Accessible to University of Michigan blue and gold permit holders with an AVI device.
  • Thayer Street:
    Entrance off Thayer Street between Washington and North University Avenue.
  • Commuter Lots:
    Park in the State Street or Adjunct UM Tennis Center Park & Ride lot and take bus #36, also known as the Wolverine Tower Shuttle to campus. The bus runs approximately every 15 minutes.

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