Origin
Ashland, MI
Afternoon in Ashland on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland, MI to Paxton, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland, MI
Tom Fisk
Paxton, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Ashland, MI to Paxton, MI covers 19.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, M 32, North Bagley Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Ashland, MI to Paxton, MI covers 19.5 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 23.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 23): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (Long Rapids Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (North Bagley Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 23
Turn right onto US 23
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Long Rapids Road
Turn right onto Long Rapids Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Bagley Street
Turn left onto North Bagley Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
M 32
Turn right onto M 32
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
19.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
King Settlement Road
Turn left onto King Settlement Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| M 32 | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Bagley Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Long Rapids Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| King Settlement Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Long Lake Park Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland, MI and Paxton, MI.
1
Start on Long Lake Park Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Long Lake Park Road
2
Turn right onto US 23
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Long Rapids Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Rapids Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto North Bagley Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bagley Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto M 32
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
M 32
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto King Settlement Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
King Settlement Road
7
Arrive at destination
King Settlement Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Paxton, MI
Afternoon in Paxton on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ashland, MI to Paxton, MI covers 19.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, M 32, North Bagley Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Ashland, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 23): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (Long Rapids Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (North Bagley Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ashland, MI to Paxton, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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