How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Swan Creek, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Swan Creek, MI is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.68 mi
01h 53m
Flight
78.19 mi
125.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.19 mi
Kilometers
125.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.68 mi
Kilometers
155.59 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swan Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T02:45
Arrive Swan Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
48.3 mi
00h 56m
To Swan Creek
48.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Swan Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Swan Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit

    835 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Miller Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Miller Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Swan Creek Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Swan Creek Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Swan Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Swan Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
80.1 mi · 83%
Gratiot Road
3.69 mi · 4%
South Miller Road
2.52 mi · 3%
Sheridan Avenue
1.95 mi · 2%
East Holland Avenue
1.3 mi · 1%
Gratiot Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

80.1 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
00h 56m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Swan Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Swan Creek?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Ann Arbor and 48.3 miles from Swan Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Swan Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grand Blanc, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Blanc.

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Swan Creek. Straight-line distance: 78.19 mi (125.84 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Swan Creek

#2 Swan Creek

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population2,228
Coordinates43.3797500, -84.0910900
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Swan Creek (-84.09109, 43.37975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.50 $29.01
Premium $4.65 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.30 $18.09 $36.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Swan Creek. The current time is 02:45:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.