Origin
Chester, MI
Late night in Chester on Wednesday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, MI to Delta Mills, MI
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Chester, MI to Delta Mills, MI covers 23.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, West Vermontville Highway, North Chester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.8 miles from Chester, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Chester, MI to Delta Mills, MI covers 23.6 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near West Vermontville Highway.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (West Vermontville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (M 100 / Potterville Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 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
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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West Vermontville Highway
Turn right onto West Vermontville Highway
Navigation decision point
6
10.4 mi into trip
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~18m in
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M 100 / Potterville Street
Turn right onto M 100 / Potterville Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
20.4 mi into trip
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~29m 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
21.1 mi into trip
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~31m in
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North Canal Road
Turn left onto North Canal Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.4 mi into trip
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~36m in
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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 Chester, MI and Delta Mills, MI, road signs point toward Bl I 69 and M 43 East: Saginaw Hwy East.
Bl I 69
20.4 mi in
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~29m
M 43 East: Saginaw Hwy East
20.4 mi in
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~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| West Vermontville Highway | 9 mi | 14m |
| North Chester Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Canal Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Willow Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Webster Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Potterville Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Armstrong Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 9.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, MI and Delta Mills, MI.
1
Start on North Chester Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Chester Road
2
Turn right onto West Vermontville Highway
9.0 mi
·
14 min
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West Vermontville Highway
3
Turn right onto M 100
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Potterville Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on M 100
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hartel Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
9.2 mi
·
9 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
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.8 miles from Chester, MI, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23.6 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.8 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delta Mills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chester, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chester, MI
This is one driving day of about 23.6 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chester, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 9.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.8 mi from Chester, MI · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.8 miles from Chester, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Delta Mills, MI
The final approach into Delta Mills, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Delta Mills, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Delta Mills on Wednesday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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
37m 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 Chester, MI to Delta Mills, MI covers 23.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, West Vermontville Highway, North Chester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Chester, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (West Vermontville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (M 100 / Potterville Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chester, MI and Delta Mills, MI, road signs point toward Bl I 69 and M 43 East: Saginaw Hwy East.
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