Live listings, route analysis, and neighborhood breakdown for homes within a 45-minute drive of Cleary University.
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16.4 miles northwest · 20-31 minute drive
Lakefront community 15 miles north on US-23 with cottages, year-round homes, and newer subdivisions, popular with commuters to both Ann Arbor and Brighton.
16.7 miles north · 20-31 minute drive
Rural township northwest of Ann Arbor with rolling farmland, custom homes on acreage, and Dexter schools, a frequent pick for equestrian buyers.
18.8 miles northwest · 23-35 minute drive
Oakland County city 25 minutes northeast with strong schools and 2000s subdivisions, a common choice for households splitting Ann Arbor and metro Detroit commutes.
18.8 miles north · 23-35 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.
20.0 miles north · 24-37 minute drive
City 20 minutes west with a revitalized downtown, Jiffy Mix heritage, strong schools, and a mix of Victorian homes and newer subdivisions.
20.4 miles north · 25-38 minute drive
Private community straddling Scio and Webster townships with mid-century and custom homes around a spring-fed lake and swim club.
20.9 miles north · 25-39 minute drive
Scio Township golf-community with 2000s custom homes along two courses, clubhouse amenities, and a reliable pick for physicians and executives.
21.0 miles north · 25-39 minute drive
Newer Scio Township subdivision of 2010s colonials on wooded lots near Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, drawing families relocating for Ann Arbor schools.
21.9 miles north · 26-41 minute drive
Large manufactured-home community in Scio Township offering the county's most affordable ownership, with clubhouse and pool on site.
22.2 miles northwest · 27-42 minute drive
Scio Township subdivision of 1990s and 2000s colonials on rolling terrain west of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor schools, easy M-14 access.
23.4 miles northwest · 28-44 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.
23.9 miles northwest · 29-45 minute drive
Newer subdivision on the far north side with 2000s colonials and townhomes, popular with North Campus researchers and St. Joseph's commuters.
24.2 miles northwest · 29-45 minute drive
Diverse neighborhood north of Plymouth Road with 1950s ranches, newer townhomes, and direct access to North Campus and Huron River parks.
24.3 miles northwest · 29-45 minute drive
Upscale mid-century enclave east of Huron Parkway with large wooded lots, ranches and split-levels, favored by senior hospital staff and faculty.
24.4 miles northwest · 29-46 minute drive
Hilly pocket north of Miller Avenue with 1920s bungalows and newer infill, known for the annual neighborhood music festival and tight community.
24.7 miles northwest · 30-46 minute drive
Mixed-use district around the farmers market with lofts, rehabbed Victorians, and artisan retail, drawing downtown workers and empty-nesters.
25.0 miles northwest · 25-38 minute drive
Compact historic district north of downtown with 19th-century worker cottages and Italianates, dense lots, and heavy student and young-professional turnover.
25.0 miles northwest · 25-38 minute drive
National Register historic district of Victorian and Craftsman homes west of Main Street, walkable to downtown and popular with long-tenure owners.
Commute quality is a function of three things: distance, direction, and the road you end up on. Here is how each qualifying neighborhood approaches Cleary University and what the drive tends to feel like.
Whitmore Lake residents heading to Cleary University track northwest, a 16.4-mile trek. Google Maps almost always suggests M-14 west or Huron River Drive. Budget 20 minutes off-peak, up to 31 at 8 AM. Faculty and staff at Cleary University 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 Webster Township approach Cleary University from the south. The most reliable corridor is US-23 north (16.7 miles of highway-heavy driving). Free-flow drive time is near 20 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 31. Faculty and staff at Cleary University 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 South Lyon approach Cleary University from the southeast. The most reliable corridor is M-14 west or Huron River Drive (18.8 miles of a legitimate regional commute). Free-flow drive time is near 23 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 35. Football Saturdays and commencement weekends are no-drive zones around Cleary University; residents plan accordingly or bike in.
Driving from Dexter to Cleary University means heading north. Most drivers use US-23 north (18.8 miles of a legitimate regional commute). Off-peak, the drive runs around 23 minutes; rush hour pushes it to 35. The AAATA bus network into Cleary University runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Chelsea residents heading to Cleary University track north, a 20.0-mile haul. Budget 24 minutes off-peak, up to 37 at 8 AM. Google Maps almost always suggests US-23 north. Faculty and staff at Cleary University 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 Cleary University track north. Google Maps almost always suggests US-23 north (20.4 miles of a legitimate regional commute). Budget 25 minutes off-peak, up to 38 at 8 AM. The AAATA bus network into Cleary University runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
From Polo Fields, Cleary University sits to the north. The usual route runs along US-23 north (20.9 miles of a legitimate regional commute). Expect roughly 25-39 minutes depending on traffic. The AAATA bus network into Cleary University runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Cleary University lies north of Trailwoods of Ann Arbor, 21.0 miles of mostly interstate driving. Locals default to US-23 north. Plan on 25 to 39 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. Faculty and staff at Cleary University 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 Cleary University track north. Google Maps almost always suggests US-23 north (21.9 miles of a legitimate regional commute). Budget 26 minutes off-peak, up to 41 at 8 AM. Football Saturdays and commencement weekends are no-drive zones around Cleary University; residents plan accordingly or bike in.
Commuters in Scio Hills approach Cleary University from the southeast, a 22.2-mile haul. Free-flow drive time is near 27 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 42. The most reliable corridor is M-14 west or Huron River Drive. Faculty and staff at Cleary University heavily favor permit lots on the edge of campus plus a ten-minute walk. The true "commute" time often includes that final stroll.
Cleary University lies northwest of Barton Hills, a 23.4-mile haul. Plan on 28 to 44 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. Locals default to M-14 west or Huron River Drive. Faculty and staff at Cleary University heavily favor permit lots on the edge of campus plus a ten-minute walk. The true "commute" time often includes that final stroll.
Cleary University lies northwest of North Oaks, a 23.9-mile haul. Plan on 29 to 45 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. Locals default to M-14 west or Huron River Drive. The AAATA bus network into Cleary University runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Cleary University employs thousands across instruction, research, and support staff. The housing question for Cleary University hires breaks down fast: how far are you willing to drive, and how much does walking or biking factor into your week?
Whitmore Lake sits roughly 16.4 miles northwest of Cleary University, Webster Township sits roughly 16.7 miles north of Cleary University, South Lyon sits roughly 18.8 miles northwest of Cleary University. For slightly more space and lower per-foot pricing, Polo Fields runs about 20.9 miles away with a still-manageable commute. Buyers willing to trade a few extra minutes often land in Northside (roughly 24.2 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 Cleary University. 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 Cleary University but rarely affect anything more than a quarter-mile out.
Staff and administrative buyers at Cleary University 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 Cleary University 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 Cleary University, 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 Cleary University 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 Cleary University 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 Cleary University 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 Cleary University.
The average weekday drive time into Cleary University 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.
Cleary University 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.