Origin
Brady Center, MI
Afternoon in Brady Center on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brady Center, MI to Kochville, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Brady Center, MI to Kochville, MI covers 35.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Graham Road, Gratiot Road, Oakley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on South Graham Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 35.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Graham Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
666 ft
590 ft
Total Climb
22 ft
Total Descent
98 ft
Highest Point
666 ft
Elevation Range
76 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near M 57 / West Brady Road.
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 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (M 57 / West Brady Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (Gratiot Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
M 57 / West Brady Road
Turn right onto M 57 / West Brady Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Gratiot Road
Turn right onto Gratiot Road
Navigation decision point
5
33.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Zilwaukee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Zilwaukee
4
33.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Tittabawassee Road
Turn right onto Tittabawassee Road
Navigation decision point
4
34 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
North Michigan Road
Turn left onto North Michigan Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brady Center, MI to Kochville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Zilwaukee along the way.
Zilwaukee
33.1 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Graham Road | 11 mi | 16m |
| Gratiot Road | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Oakley Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Brady Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| I 675 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Michigan Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Michigan Road | 1.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
South Graham Road
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brady Center, MI and Kochville, MI.
1
Start on South Hemlock Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hemlock Road
2
Turn right onto M 57
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Brady Road
3
Turn left onto M 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Oakley Road
4
Continue on M 52
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Graham Road
5
Continue on M 52
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Belle Avenue
6
Turn left onto M 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saginaw Street
7
Continue on M 52
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
South Graham Road
8
Turn right onto Gratiot Road
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Gratiot Road
9
Continue on M 46
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto South Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Michigan Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
12
Merge onto I 675
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 675
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward Zilwaukee
14
Turn right onto Tittabawassee Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tittabawassee Road
15
Turn left onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Michigan Road
16
Turn right onto Liberty Road
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Liberty Road
17
Arrive at destination
Liberty Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Brady Center, MI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Brady Center, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kochville, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kochville, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
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
Kochville, MI
Afternoon in Kochville on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Garfield, MI
18 mi in
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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 Brady Center, MI to Kochville, MI covers 35.5 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Graham Road, Gratiot Road, Oakley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Brady Center, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.55 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 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (M 57 / West Brady Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (Gratiot Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Brady Center, MI to Kochville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Zilwaukee along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 590 ft to 666 ft elevation with about 22 ft of total climbing.
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