Live listings, route analysis, and neighborhood breakdown for homes within a 45-minute drive of Dexter High School.
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1.0 miles northwest · 3-5 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.
1.5 miles southwest · 4-6 minute drive
Rural township northwest of Ann Arbor with rolling farmland, custom homes on acreage, and Dexter schools, a frequent pick for equestrian buyers.
3.9 miles northwest · 8-12 minute drive
Private community straddling Scio and Webster townships with mid-century and custom homes around a spring-fed lake and swim club.
4.4 miles northwest · 9-14 minute drive
Newer Scio Township subdivision of 2010s colonials on wooded lots near Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, drawing families relocating for Ann Arbor schools.
5.0 miles west · 10-16 minute drive
Scio Township golf-community with 2000s custom homes along two courses, clubhouse amenities, and a reliable pick for physicians and executives.
5.2 miles northwest · 10-16 minute drive
Large manufactured-home community in Scio Township offering the county's most affordable ownership, with clubhouse and pool on site.
6.3 miles east · 10-15 minute drive
City 20 minutes west with a revitalized downtown, Jiffy Mix heritage, strong schools, and a mix of Victorian homes and newer subdivisions.
6.4 miles northwest · 10-15 minute drive
Scio Township subdivision of 1990s and 2000s colonials on rolling terrain west of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor schools, easy M-14 access.
7.9 miles northwest · 12-19 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.
8.6 miles northwest · 13-21 minute drive
Hilly pocket north of Miller Avenue with 1920s bungalows and newer infill, known for the annual neighborhood music festival and tight community.
8.9 miles northwest · 14-21 minute drive
Diverse neighborhood north of Plymouth Road with 1950s ranches, newer townhomes, and direct access to North Campus and Huron River parks.
9.0 miles northwest · 14-22 minute drive
West-side neighborhood around Dicken Elementary with 1960s ranches and splits, bordering Dicken Woods nature area and a short drive to downtown.
9.0 miles northwest · 14-22 minute drive
National Register historic district of Victorian and Craftsman homes west of Main Street, walkable to downtown and popular with long-tenure owners.
9.0 miles northwest · 14-22 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.
9.1 miles northwest · 14-22 minute drive
Mixed-use district around the farmers market with lofts, rehabbed Victorians, and artisan retail, drawing downtown workers and empty-nesters.
9.2 miles northwest · 14-22 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.
9.3 miles northwest · 14-22 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.
9.4 miles west · 14-22 minute drive
Newer subdivision on the far north side with 2000s colonials and townhomes, popular with North Campus researchers and St. Joseph's commuters.
Commute quality is a function of three things: distance, direction, and the road you end up on. Here is how each qualifying neighborhood approaches Dexter High School and what the drive tends to feel like.
From Dexter, Dexter High School sits to the northwest, 1.0 miles, which most residents cover on foot or bike. Expect roughly 3-5 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route runs along local streets. Faculty and staff at Dexter 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 Webster Township, Dexter High School sits to the southwest. The usual route runs along local streets (1.5 miles of easy driving). Expect roughly 4-6 minutes depending on traffic. Football Saturdays and commencement weekends are no-drive zones around Dexter High School; residents plan accordingly or bike in.
Commuters in Loch Alpine approach Dexter High School from the southeast. The most reliable corridor is Miller Road and Dexter Ave (3.9 miles across town). Free-flow drive time is near 8 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 12. Faculty and staff at Dexter 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 Trailwoods of Ann Arbor, Dexter High School sits to the northwest, a 4.4-mile drive. The usual route runs along Miller Road and Dexter Ave. Expect roughly 9-14 minutes depending on traffic. Football Saturdays and commencement weekends are no-drive zones around Dexter High School; residents plan accordingly or bike in.
Dexter High School lies west of Polo Fields, about 5.0 miles in total. Plan on 10 to 16 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. Locals default to Jackson Road. Faculty and staff at Dexter 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 Scio Farms Estates approach Dexter High School from the southeast, around 5.2 miles, mostly on arterials. Free-flow drive time is near 10 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 16. The most reliable corridor is Miller Road and Dexter Ave. Class-change windows (every 50 minutes, 9 AM to 4 PM) slow the streets immediately around Dexter High School; the approach itself is fine, the last block is the pinch.
Dexter High School lies east of Chelsea, a 6.3-mile commute. Locals default to Washtenaw Avenue. Plan on 10 to 15 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. Football Saturdays and commencement weekends are no-drive zones around Dexter High School; residents plan accordingly or bike in.
Scio Hills residents heading to Dexter High School track northwest, a 6.4-mile commute. Google Maps almost always suggests Miller Road and Dexter Ave. Budget 10 minutes off-peak, up to 15 at 8 AM. Football Saturdays and commencement weekends are no-drive zones around Dexter High School; residents plan accordingly or bike in.
Commuters in Barton Hills approach Dexter High School from the southeast, a 7.9-mile commute. The most reliable corridor is M-14 west or Huron River Drive. Free-flow drive time is near 12 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 19. Football Saturdays and commencement weekends are no-drive zones around Dexter High School; residents plan accordingly or bike in.
From Water Hill, Dexter High School sits to the northwest, around 8.6 miles, mostly on arterials. Expect roughly 13-21 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route runs along M-14 west or Huron River Drive. The AAATA bus network into Dexter High School runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Commuters in Northside approach Dexter High School from the southeast. The most reliable corridor is M-14 west or Huron River Drive (8.9 miles of mixed surface and highway). Free-flow drive time is near 14 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 21. Class-change windows (every 50 minutes, 9 AM to 4 PM) slow the streets immediately around Dexter High School; the approach itself is fine, the last block is the pinch.
From Dicken, Dexter High School sits to the northwest. The usual route runs along M-14 west or Huron River Drive (9.0 miles of mixed surface and highway). Expect roughly 14-22 minutes depending on traffic. Class-change windows (every 50 minutes, 9 AM to 4 PM) slow the streets immediately around Dexter High School; the approach itself is fine, the last block is the pinch.
Dexter High School employs thousands across instruction, research, and support staff. The housing question for Dexter High School hires breaks down fast: how far are you willing to drive, and how much does walking or biking factor into your week?
Dexter sits roughly 1.0 miles northwest of Dexter High School, Webster Township sits roughly 1.5 miles southwest of Dexter High School, Loch Alpine sits roughly 3.9 miles northwest of Dexter High School. For slightly more space and lower per-foot pricing, Chelsea runs about 6.3 miles away with a still-manageable commute. Buyers willing to trade a few extra minutes often land in Old West Side (roughly 9.0 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 Dexter 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 Dexter High School but rarely affect anything more than a quarter-mile out.
Staff and administrative buyers at Dexter 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 Dexter 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 Dexter 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 Dexter 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 Dexter 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 Dexter 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 Dexter High School.
The average weekday drive time into Dexter 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.
Dexter 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.