Origin
Brookfield, MI
Afternoon in Brookfield on Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, 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
43m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Delta Mills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookfield, MI to Delta Mills, MI covers 28.9 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 I 69, South Cochran Road, East Bellevue Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.9 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 (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 28.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and South Cochran Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and South Cochran Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Bellevue Highway.
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 43m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Bellevue Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Bellevue Highway
Turn right onto East Bellevue Highway
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 North: Lansing
Navigation decision point
Toward I 69 North: Lansing
8
25.8 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
26.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Canal Road
Turn left onto North Canal Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~42m 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 Brookfield, MI and Delta Mills, MI, road signs point toward Bl I 69 and M 43 East: Saginaw Hwy East.
Bl I 69
25.8 mi in
|
~36m
M 43 East: Saginaw Hwy East
25.8 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| South Cochran Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| East Bellevue Highway | 2 mi | 4m |
| North Canal Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Willow Highway | 0.7 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
— 18.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, MI and Delta Mills, MI.
1
Start on Brookfield Road
164 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brookfield Road
2
Turn right onto East Bellevue Highway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East Bellevue Highway
3
Turn right onto South Cochran Road
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
South Cochran Road
4
Continue on South Cochran Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Cochran Road
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 North: Lansing
6
Merge onto I 69
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 69
7
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.
8
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Saginaw Highway
9
Turn left onto North Canal Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Canal Road
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto West Willow Highway
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Willow Highway
11
Continue on West Willow Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Willow Highway
12
Turn left onto Armstrong Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Armstrong Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Webster Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Webster Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Delta River Drive
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Delta River Drive
15
Turn left onto Ingersoll Road
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ingersoll Road
16
Arrive at destination
Ingersoll Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 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 | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
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
Delta Mills, MI
Afternoon in Delta Mills on Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
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
2 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 Brookfield, MI to Delta Mills, MI covers 28.9 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, South Cochran Road, East Bellevue Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Brookfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.52 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 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Bellevue Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brookfield, 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.
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