Origin
Kaleva, MI
Night in Kaleva on Friday
Local time
10:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kaleva, MI to Chief Lake, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kaleva, MI
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Chief Lake, MI
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Trip Overview
Kaleva, MI to Chief Lake, MI is 6.4 miles and takes about 12m via Nine Mile Road/Chief Road/Osmo Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Michigan. Expect a local drive with frequent turns rather than long stretches of open road. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey, offering a straightforward connection between two points without extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.4-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick escape. You'll be back before you know it, with minimal time spent on the road.
Family Friendly
At just 12 minutes and 6.4 miles, this route is incredibly short and easy for families with young kids. The minimal turns mean less stress for the driver and more time enjoying the destination.
Solo Traveler
This 6.4-mile, 12-minute drive is comfortable for a solo traveler looking for a very short, low-stress excursion. It's barely enough time to get settled in the car.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
With a complexity rating of 2/10 and only 6.4 miles, this is a super straightforward drive for a first-time road tripper. The lack of highway driving and short duration make it very manageable.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage contributing to the 6.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on Nine Mile Road. As you navigate from Kaleva to Chief Lake, anticipate a series of turns that will keep you engaged behind the wheel. This type of driving experience is common for local roads, requiring your attention to navigate efficiently.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nine Mile Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 669 / Osmo Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kaleva, MI to Chief Lake, MI is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 669 / Osmo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 598 / Nine Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Chief Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 669 / Osmo Street
Turn right onto CR 669 / Osmo Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 598 / Nine Mile Road
Turn right onto CR 598 / Nine Mile Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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Chief Road
Turn left onto Chief Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nine Mile Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Chief Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Osmo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wuoksi Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nine Mile Road
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaleva, MI and Chief Lake, MI.
1
Start on Wuoksi Avenue
30 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wuoksi Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 669
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Osmo Street
3
Turn right onto CR 598
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Nine Mile Road
4
Turn left onto Chief Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Chief Road
5
Arrive at destination
Chief Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.00 one way
$2.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Chief Lake, MI
Night in Chief Lake on Friday
Local time
10:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
8 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
12m 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 Kaleva, MI to Chief Lake, MI covers 6.4 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nine Mile Road, Chief Road, Osmo Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.2 miles from Kaleva, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.00 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.
The drive from Kaleva, MI to Chief Lake, MI is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 669 / Osmo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 598 / Nine Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Chief Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kaleva, MI to Chief Lake, 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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