Origin
Brady Center, MI
Morning in Brady Center on Thursday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brady Center, MI to Saginaw, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saginaw, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brady Center, MI to Saginaw, MI covers 29.9 miles and takes about 43m 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 $4.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 29.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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
599 ft
Total Climb
27 ft
Total Descent
94 ft
Highest Point
666 ft
Elevation Range
68 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 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 4 miles (M 52 / Oakley Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (M 52 / North Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
3
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
M 52 / Oakley Road
Turn left onto M 52 / Oakley Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
M 52 / North Saginaw Street
Turn left onto M 52 / North Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Gratiot Road
Turn right onto Gratiot Road
Navigation decision point
4
29.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
West Holland Street
Turn right onto West Holland Street
Navigation decision point
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 |
| Gratiot Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Belle Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Saginaw Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Hemlock Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Graham Road
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brady Center, MI and Saginaw, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Michigan Avenue
11
Turn right onto West Holland Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Holland Street
12
Continue on Holland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Holland Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
East Holland Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Saginaw, MI
Morning in Saginaw on Thursday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
17 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
43m 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 Saginaw, MI covers 29.9 miles and takes about 43m 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 14.9 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 $4.67 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 43m drive. You will face about 6 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 4 miles (M 52 / Oakley Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (M 52 / North Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brady Center, MI to Saginaw, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 599 ft to 666 ft elevation with about 27 ft of total climbing.
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