How far is Swartz Creek, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Swartz Creek, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Livingston County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swartz Creek and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swartz Creek and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Miller Road
18 m · 6 sec · Miller Road
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Turn right onto Morrish Road
2355 ft · 1 min · Morrish Road
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Take the ramp right
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
45.4 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn right
36 m · 7 sec
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Continue on North State Street
3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swartz Creek and Ann Arbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23
Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
45.4 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Swartz 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 Swartz Creek to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Swartz Creek and 28.4 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Swartz Creek and Widespread Frost near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Hartland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartland.
Durand Union Station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flint station
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swartz Creek and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 47.18 mi (75.93 km).
#1 Swartz Creek
City in Michigan, US
| Population | 5,491 |
| Coordinates | 42.9572500, -83.8305100 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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