Live listings, route analysis, and neighborhood breakdown for homes within a 45-minute drive of Chelsea High School.
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0.8 miles northwest · 2-4 minute drive
City 20 minutes west with a revitalized downtown, Jiffy Mix heritage, strong schools, and a mix of Victorian homes and newer subdivisions.
7.2 miles west · 11-17 minute drive
City 15 minutes northwest along the Huron River with historic downtown, 2000s subdivisions, Dexter schools, and easy I-94 access to Ann Arbor.
7.7 miles southwest · 12-19 minute drive
Rural township northwest of Ann Arbor with rolling farmland, custom homes on acreage, and Dexter schools, a frequent pick for equestrian buyers.
10.1 miles west · 16-24 minute drive
Private community straddling Scio and Webster townships with mid-century and custom homes around a spring-fed lake and swim club.
10.4 miles west · 16-25 minute drive
Newer Scio Township subdivision of 2010s colonials on wooded lots near Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, drawing families relocating for Ann Arbor schools.
10.8 miles west · 17-26 minute drive
Large manufactured-home community in Scio Township offering the county's most affordable ownership, with clubhouse and pool on site.
11.1 miles west · 17-27 minute drive
Scio Township golf-community with 2000s custom homes along two courses, clubhouse amenities, and a reliable pick for physicians and executives.
12.1 miles north · 15-23 minute drive
Village 25 minutes southwest with a historic downtown along the River Raisin, small-town schools, and affordable older homes on larger lots.
12.3 miles west · 15-23 minute drive
Scio Township subdivision of 1990s and 2000s colonials on rolling terrain west of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor schools, easy M-14 access.
13.7 miles west · 16-26 minute drive
Incorporated village surrounded by Ann Arbor with wooded estates along the Huron River, private country club, and some of the county's highest price points.
13.8 miles west · 17-26 minute drive
West-side neighborhood around Dicken Elementary with 1960s ranches and splits, bordering Dicken Woods nature area and a short drive to downtown.
14.0 miles northwest · 17-26 minute drive
Rural township southwest of Ann Arbor with working farms and scattered custom homes on five-plus-acre parcels, feeding Saline schools.
14.1 miles west · 17-26 minute drive
West-side neighborhood bordering Eberwhite Woods with 1950s ranches and colonials on larger lots, drawing families for the elementary school and nature area.
14.2 miles west · 17-27 minute drive
Hilly pocket north of Miller Avenue with 1920s bungalows and newer infill, known for the annual neighborhood music festival and tight community.
14.4 miles west · 17-27 minute drive
National Register historic district of Victorian and Craftsman homes west of Main Street, walkable to downtown and popular with long-tenure owners.
14.6 miles west · 18-27 minute drive
Low-lying corridor west of downtown following the buried Allen Creek, a mix of early-1900s workers' cottages, small condos, and flood-aware redevelopment.
14.6 miles west · 18-27 minute drive
Mid-century subdivision west of Stadium with brick ranches and split-levels, a small neighborhood pool, and steady turnover among hospital staff.
14.7 miles west · 18-27 minute drive
Diverse neighborhood north of Plymouth Road with 1950s ranches, newer townhomes, and direct access to North Campus and Huron River parks.
Commute quality is a function of three things: distance, direction, and the road you end up on. Here is how each qualifying neighborhood approaches Chelsea High School and what the drive tends to feel like.
Commuters in Chelsea approach Chelsea High School from the southeast. The most reliable corridor is local streets (a walkable 0.8-mile distance). Free-flow drive time is near 2 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 4. Faculty and staff at Chelsea High School heavily favor permit lots on the edge of campus plus a ten-minute walk. The true "commute" time often includes that final stroll.
From Dexter, Chelsea High School sits to the west. The usual route runs along I-94 west or Jackson Road (7.2 miles of mixed surface and highway). Expect roughly 11-17 minutes depending on traffic. The AAATA bus network into Chelsea High School runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Chelsea High School lies southwest of Webster Township, a 7.7-mile commute. Locals default to I-94 west or Scio Church Road. Plan on 12 to 19 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. Faculty and staff at Chelsea High School heavily favor permit lots on the edge of campus plus a ten-minute walk. The true "commute" time often includes that final stroll.
Loch Alpine residents heading to Chelsea High School track west, a 10.1-mile trek. Google Maps almost always suggests I-94 west or Jackson Road. Budget 16 minutes off-peak, up to 24 at 8 AM. The AAATA bus network into Chelsea High School runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Chelsea High School lies west of Trailwoods of Ann Arbor, 10.4 miles, mostly on limited-access routes. Plan on 16 to 25 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. Locals default to I-94 west or Jackson Road. Faculty and staff at Chelsea High School heavily favor permit lots on the edge of campus plus a ten-minute walk. The true "commute" time often includes that final stroll.
Scio Farms Estates residents heading to Chelsea High School track west, a 10.8-mile trek. Google Maps almost always suggests I-94 west or Jackson Road. Budget 17 minutes off-peak, up to 26 at 8 AM. Football Saturdays and commencement weekends are no-drive zones around Chelsea High School; residents plan accordingly or bike in.
From Polo Fields, Chelsea High School sits to the west, 11.1 miles, mostly on limited-access routes. Expect roughly 17-27 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route runs along I-94 west or Jackson Road. The AAATA bus network into Chelsea High School runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Commuters in Manchester approach Chelsea High School from the south, 12.1 miles, mostly on limited-access routes. Free-flow drive time is near 15 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 23. The most reliable corridor is US-23 north. Football Saturdays and commencement weekends are no-drive zones around Chelsea High School; residents plan accordingly or bike in.
Scio Hills residents heading to Chelsea High School track west, a 12.3-mile trek. Google Maps almost always suggests I-94 west or Jackson Road. Budget 15 minutes off-peak, up to 23 at 8 AM. Faculty and staff at Chelsea High School heavily favor permit lots on the edge of campus plus a ten-minute walk. The true "commute" time often includes that final stroll.
Commuters in Barton Hills approach Chelsea High School from the east, 13.7 miles, mostly on limited-access routes. Free-flow drive time is near 16 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 26. The most reliable corridor is I-94 west or Jackson Road. Faculty and staff at Chelsea High School heavily favor permit lots on the edge of campus plus a ten-minute walk. The true "commute" time often includes that final stroll.
From Dicken, Chelsea High School sits to the west, 13.8 miles, mostly on limited-access routes. Expect roughly 17-26 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route runs along I-94 west or Jackson Road. Football Saturdays and commencement weekends are no-drive zones around Chelsea High School; residents plan accordingly or bike in.
From Lodi Township, Chelsea High School sits to the northwest, a 14.0-mile trek. The usual route runs along M-14 west or Huron River Drive. Expect roughly 17-26 minutes depending on traffic. Class-change windows (every 50 minutes, 9 AM to 4 PM) slow the streets immediately around Chelsea High School; the approach itself is fine, the last block is the pinch.
Chelsea High School employs thousands across instruction, research, and support staff. The housing question for Chelsea High School hires breaks down fast: how far are you willing to drive, and how much does walking or biking factor into your week?
Chelsea sits roughly 0.8 miles northwest of Chelsea High School, Dexter sits roughly 7.2 miles west of Chelsea High School, Webster Township sits roughly 7.7 miles southwest of Chelsea High School. For slightly more space and lower per-foot pricing, Polo Fields runs about 11.1 miles away with a still-manageable commute. Buyers willing to trade a few extra minutes often land in Eberwhite (roughly 14.1 miles), where inventory and prices open up meaningfully.
Football Saturdays and M-14 weekend closures are the two traffic events that ruin otherwise-reliable commutes around Chelsea High School. Build them into your decision: which neighborhoods still work, and which become unreachable, on a gameday. Class-change windows (the top of every hour from 9 to 4) slow the immediate blocks around Chelsea High School but rarely affect anything more than a quarter-mile out.
Staff and administrative buyers at Chelsea High School anchor the largest share of the market, typically looking in the $300K-$500K range. Faculty with dual incomes stretch higher, and students lean toward rental condos or roommate houses. Every segment overlaps on one priority: predictable drive time.
Condo inventory within walking or biking distance of Chelsea High School turns fastest, often with multiple offers inside a week. Single-family homes in the same band move a bit slower but still ahead of the county average, with best-in-class listings drawing escalation clauses.
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Within a 45-minute driving ring of Chelsea High School, buyers typically find inventory across both in-city Ann Arbor neighborhoods and the surrounding townships. Closer rings skew toward walkable, higher-per-foot neighborhoods; wider rings open up more square footage and newer construction. The ranked neighborhood list above shows every qualifying option with approximate drive times.
Traffic near Chelsea High School follows predictable patterns tied to class-change windows (the top of each hour from 9 AM to 4 PM) and home football Saturdays. Outside those windows, drives tend to run at or below posted speeds. Arriving ten to fifteen minutes before or after the peak window can cut a 45-minute drive by four to six minutes on a typical weekday.
Homes within about 2 miles of Chelsea High School are genuinely walkable or bikeable; Ann Arbor has protected bike lanes and shared-use paths that make the ride safer than the raw distance suggests. Buyers who prioritize human-powered commutes generally pay a premium per square foot to stay inside that radius, but the savings on parking and vehicle wear often pay the difference back over time.
Each direction around Chelsea High School produces a different commute character. North draws on Plymouth Road and US-23, south on State Street and Ann Arbor-Saline, east on Washtenaw and I-94, west on Jackson Road and I-94 west. Your best direction depends on where school runs, second jobs, and daycare pickups fall in your weekly pattern, not just the raw drive to Chelsea High School.
The average weekday drive time into Chelsea High School from within Ann Arbor is under 15 minutes off-peak and under 22 minutes during morning rush. Homes from outer townships (Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Milan) add another 10-20 minutes depending on direction and highway access.
Chelsea High School operates on mostly standard daytime hours, which means traffic patterns for employees align with the classic morning and evening peaks. Flexible-schedule workers and anyone who can arrive before 7:45 or after 8:45 avoid the worst of it.
Drive time ranges on this page are modeled from straight-line distance plus the Ann Arbor road-network coefficient. Actual travel times vary with season, construction, and time of day. Listings refresh hourly against the live inventory in our database.
Last verified: May 2026. Methodology notes are available on our About page.