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

The driving distance from Cedar Creek, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.01 mi
01h 48m
Flight
82.67 mi
133.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.67 mi
Kilometers
133.05 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.01 mi
Kilometers
160.95 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Cedar Creek
Wed, May 13, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Creek
2026-05-12T21:44
Arrive Ann Arbor
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Creek
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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Cedar Creek
48 mi
00h 54m
To Ann Arbor
52.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Cedar Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Pifer Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West Pifer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South State Highway 37

    10.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 37

  4. 4

    Continue on Bedford Road North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bedford Road North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue West

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Michigan Avenue West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor

    3 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 67%
South State Highway 37
10.7 mi · 11%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 5%
West Pifer Road
3.51 mi · 4%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 3%
Michigan Avenue West
2.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
00h 54m from Cedar Creek
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar Creek and Widespread Frost near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Cedar Creek and 52.1 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cedar Creek and Widespread Frost near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Parma, 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 Parma.

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Creek and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 82.67 mi (133.05 km).

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#1 Cedar Creek

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population1,819
Coordinates42.5203100, -85.3275100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Creek Road (-85.327739, 42.520307)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.36 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
7.06 gal · 26.72 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.01 $30.03
Premium $4.65 $16.43 $32.86
Diesel $5.30 $18.72 $37.45

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Creek and Ann Arbor. The current time is 21:44:13.

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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.