Origin
Charlotte, MI
Afternoon in Charlotte on Friday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, MI to Petrieville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Charlotte, MI to Petrieville, MI covers 13.3 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Clinton Trail, South Michigan Road, Dexter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on East Clinton Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 22m drive with frequent turns across 13.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Clinton Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 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 0.7 miles in near M 50 / Upland Avenue.
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 22m 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 0.7 miles (M 50 / Upland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (M 99 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (Petrieville Highway): 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.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
M 50 / Upland Avenue
Turn left onto M 50 / Upland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
M 99 / Canal Street
Turn left onto M 99 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Petrieville Highway
Turn right onto Petrieville Highway
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Arch Road
At end of road, turn right onto Arch Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Clinton Trail | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| South Michigan Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Dexter Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Cochran Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Petrieville Highway | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East Shepherd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Michigan Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Canal Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Clinton Trail
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, MI and Petrieville, MI.
1
Start on I 69 BL; M 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cochran Avenue
2
Turn left onto M 50
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Upland Avenue
3
Continue on M 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Shepherd Street
4
Continue on M 50
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
East Clinton Trail
5
Continue on M 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dexter Road
6
Turn left onto M 99
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Canal Street
7
Turn straight onto M 99
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Michigan Street
8
Continue on M 99
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Michigan Road
9
Turn right onto Petrieville Highway
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Petrieville Highway
10
At end of road, turn right onto Arch Road
180 ft
·
7 sec
·
Arch Road
11
Arrive at destination
Arch Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Petrieville, MI
Afternoon in Petrieville on Friday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 Charlotte, MI to Petrieville, MI covers 13.3 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Clinton Trail, South Michigan Road, Dexter Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Charlotte, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.08 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 22m 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 0.7 miles (M 50 / Upland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (M 99 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (Petrieville Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Charlotte, MI to Petrieville, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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