Origin
Chesaning, MI
Afternoon in Chesaning on Thursday
Local time
2:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesaning, MI to Burnt, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesaning, MI
fish socks
Burnt, MI
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
This 15.7-mile drive from Chesaning to Burnt, Michigan, is a quick 26-minute trip perfect for a single day. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is around $2, making this an economical option. Given its short length, this route is ideal for a leisurely day trip with plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops. You'll remain within the Midwest region for the entirety of your journey, so no significant regional transitions to consider.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. You won't encounter any interstate or highway miles, as the journey relies on local roads like Peet Road, Sheridan Road, and East Burt Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 9.1 miles on Peet Road. The driving experience will likely involve frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the local landscape, rather than long, high-speed stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Peet Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 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 early in the drive near M 57 / East Broad Street.
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 26m 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: near the start (M 57 / East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (M 13 / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (East Burt Road): 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
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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M 57 / East Broad Street
Turn left onto M 57 / East Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
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~14m in
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M 13 / Sheridan Road
Turn left onto M 13 / Sheridan Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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East Burt Road
Turn right onto East Burt Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip
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~26m in
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Nichols Road
Turn left onto Nichols Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
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Ashman Street
Turn right onto Ashman Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peet Road | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Sheridan Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| East Burt Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Nichols Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ashman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peet Road
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesaning, MI and Burnt, MI.
1
Start on North Front Street
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Front Street
2
Turn left onto M 57
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Broad Street
3
Turn right onto M 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn straight onto M 57
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Peet Road
5
Turn left onto M 13
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sheridan Road
6
Turn right onto East Burt Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Burt Road
7
Turn left onto Nichols Road
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
Nichols Road
8
Turn right onto Ashman Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ashman Street
9
Arrive at destination
Ashman Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
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
Burnt, MI
Afternoon in Burnt on Thursday
Local time
2:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
26m 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 Chesaning, MI to Burnt, MI covers 15.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Peet Road, Sheridan Road, East Burt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Chesaning, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.45 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 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 57 / East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (M 13 / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (East Burt Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chesaning, MI to Burnt, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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