Origin
Burton, MI
Afternoon in Burton on Thursday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, MI to Richfield Center, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, MI
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Richfield Center, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Burton, MI to Richfield Center, MI covers 11.2 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Road, Lapeer Road, South Genesee Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on South State Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 19m drive with frequent turns across 11.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
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 0.3 miles in near Lippincott Boulevard.
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 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Lippincott Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Genesee Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Lapeer Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lippincott Boulevard
Turn right onto Lippincott Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Genesee Road
Turn left onto South Genesee Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Lapeer Road
Turn right onto Lapeer Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
M 15 / South State Road
Turn left onto M 15 / South State Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Lapeer Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| South Genesee Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Amy Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Lippincott Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North State Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South State Road
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, MI and Richfield Center, MI.
1
Start on Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
2
Turn right onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lippincott Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Genesee Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Genesee Road
4
Turn right onto Lapeer Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lapeer Road
5
Turn left onto M 15
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South State Road
6
Arrive at destination
M 15
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Richfield Center, MI
Afternoon in Richfield Center on Thursday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
4 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
19m 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 Burton, MI to Richfield Center, MI covers 11.2 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Road, Lapeer Road, South Genesee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Burton, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Lippincott Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Genesee Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Lapeer Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Burton, MI to Richfield Center, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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