Shortest Commute in Michigan

Top 100 cities ranked by shortest commute

Best Cities For...

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

All Countries · United States · Michigan

Shortest Commute — Michigan

1 Escanaba 11 min

2 Houghton 12 min

3 Alpena 12 min

4 Cadillac 12 min

5 Menominee 13 min

6 Kingsford 13 min

7 Marquette 13 min

8 Sault Ste. Marie 14 min

9 Mount Pleasant 15 min

10 Ludington 15 min

11 Big Rapids 15 min

12 St. Joseph 15 min

13 Manistee 15 min

14 Hillsdale 16 min

15 Petoskey 16 min

16 Coldwater 16 min

17 Iron Mountain 16 min

18 Zeeland 16 min

19 Jackson 17 min

20 East Lansing 17 min

21 East Grand Rapids 17 min

22 Holland 17 min

23 Gladstone 18 min

24 St. Louis 18 min

25 Grandville 18 min

26 Freeland 18 min

27 Comstock Northwest 18 min

28 Kalamazoo 18 min

29 Sturgis 18 min

30 Benton Harbor 18 min

31 Springfield 18 min

32 Waverly 19 min

33 Ironwood 19 min

34 Grand Haven 19 min

35 Three Rivers 19 min

36 Byron Center 19 min

37 Traverse City 19 min

38 Fair Plain 19 min

39 Battle Creek 19 min

40 Ishpeming 19 min

41 Saginaw 19 min

42 Frankenmuth 19 min

43 Walker 19 min

44 Okemos 19 min

45 Northview 19 min

46 Grand Rapids 19 min

47 Portage 20 min

48 Adrian 20 min

49 Westwood 20 min

50 Muskegon Heights 20 min

51 Lansing 20 min

52 Ann Arbor 20 min

53 Kentwood 20 min

54 Charlotte 20 min

55 Birmingham 20 min

56 South Monroe 20 min

57 St. Johns 20 min

58 Allendale 21 min

59 Forest Hills 21 min

60 Norton Shores 21 min

61 Hudsonville 21 min

62 Bay City 21 min

63 Cutlerville 21 min

64 Muskegon 21 min

65 Midland 21 min

66 Port Huron 21 min

67 Dearborn 21 min

68 Jenison 21 min

69 Marshall 21 min

70 Huntington Woods 21 min

71 Center Line 21 min

72 Wyoming 21 min

73 Comstock Park 22 min

74 St. Clair 22 min

75 Pontiac 22 min

76 Holt 22 min

77 Niles 22 min

78 Taylor 22 min

79 Greenville 22 min

80 Grand Ledge 22 min

81 Haslett 22 min

82 Oak Park 22 min

83 Berkley 22 min

84 River Rouge 22 min

85 Monroe 22 min

86 Shields 22 min

87 Eastwood 22 min

88 Buena Vista 22 min

89 Ypsilanti 23 min

90 Rockford 23 min

91 Ionia 23 min

92 Mason 23 min

93 Allegan 23 min

94 Flint 23 min

95 Clawson 23 min

96 Owosso 23 min

97 Fraser 23 min

98 Ecorse 23 min

99 Auburn Hills 23 min

100 Marysville 23 min

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by shortest commute in Michigan.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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