How far is Saline, MI from Scio, MI?

The driving distance from Saline, MI to Scio, MI is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.51 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.37 mi
18.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.37 mi
Kilometers
18.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.51 mi
Kilometers
23.35 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Saline
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saline
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Scio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saline
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ann Arbor
MI

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

From Saline
7.3 mi
00h 11m
To Scio
7.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saline and Scio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saline and Scio.

  1. 1

    Start on West Michigan Avenue

    2365 ft · 1 min · West Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Maple Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Maple Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2503 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Zeeb Road

    1643 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Zeeb Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Zeeb Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Zeeb Road

    19 m · 1 sec · Zeeb Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Zeeb Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zeeb Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Huron River Drive

    6 m · 1 sec · Huron River Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huron River Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saline and Scio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
5.69 mi · 39%
North Maple Road
4.46 mi · 31%
Zeeb Road
1.43 mi · 10%
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
1.3 mi · 9%
North Zeeb Road
1.17 mi · 8%
West Michigan Avenue
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

5.22 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ann Arbor
00h 11m from Saline
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saline and Sunny near Scio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saline to Scio?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ann Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Saline and 7.3 miles from Scio.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saline and Sunny near Scio.

Stop Ideas Near Ann Arbor

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

1 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

41 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

45 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

54 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saline and Scio. Straight-line distance: 11.37 mi (18.3 km).

Saline

#1 Saline

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

Population2,254
Coordinates42.1667100, -83.7816100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Scio

#2 Scio

Township in Michigan

Population17,908
Coordinates42.3255900, -83.8393900
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: West Michigan Avenue (-83.78154, 42.166622)
End: Huron River Drive (-83.83939, 42.32559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.65 $2.37 $4.75
Diesel $5.30 $2.71 $5.41

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 Saline and Scio. The current time is 22:49:04.

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.