Origin
Bellevue, MI
Morning in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, MI to Delta Mills, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, MI
fish socks
Delta Mills, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
Bellevue, MI to Delta Mills, MI is 34.9 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 69 and Butterfield Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive primarily on the highway, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, offering a convenient option for a quick trip between these two Michigan locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 78% of the journey on higher-speed roads like I 69. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 27.3 miles on I 69, which forms the backbone of this drive. While the majority is highway, the latter part incorporates roads like Butterfield Highway and North Canal Road, offering a slight shift in pace. It's designed for efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Butterfield Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
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 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles (North Canal Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 69
Navigation decision point
Toward I 69
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward BL I 69, M 43 EAST: Saginaw Hwy EAST
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93B
Toward BL I 69, M 43 EAST: Saginaw Hwy EAST
6
32.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Canal Road
Turn left onto North Canal Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
33.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West Willow Highway
Enter roundabout onto West Willow Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
34.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Delta River Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Delta River Drive
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bellevue, MI and Delta Mills, MI, road signs point toward Bl I 69 and M 43 East: Saginaw Hwy East.
Bl I 69
31.7 mi in
|
~37m
M 43 East: Saginaw Hwy East
31.7 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 27.3 mi | 29m |
| Butterfield Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Canal Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Willow Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Webster Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Armstrong Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Saginaw Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 27.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, MI and Delta Mills, MI.
1
Start on M 78
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on Butterfield Highway
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Butterfield Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 69
4
Merge onto I 69
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 69
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 93B
Toward BL I 69, M 43 EAST: Saginaw Hwy EAST
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Saginaw Highway
7
Turn left onto North Canal Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Canal Road
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto West Willow Highway
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Willow Highway
9
Continue on West Willow Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Willow Highway
10
Turn left onto Armstrong Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Armstrong Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto Webster Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Webster Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto Delta River Drive
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Delta River Drive
13
Turn left onto Ingersoll Road
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ingersoll Road
14
Arrive at destination
Ingersoll Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Delta Mills, MI
Morning in Delta Mills on Friday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
16 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
44m 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 Bellevue, MI to Delta Mills, MI covers 34.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, Butterfield Highway, North Canal Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Bellevue, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.46 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 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles (North Canal Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bellevue, MI and Delta Mills, MI, road signs point toward Bl I 69 and M 43 East: Saginaw Hwy East.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Delta Mills, MI
Explore more options from Bellevue, MI or browse trips ending in Delta Mills, MI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MI road trips.