Origin
Kochville, MI
Night in Kochville on Thursday
Local time
11:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kochville, MI to Brady Center, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kochville, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kochville, MI to Brady Center, MI covers 36 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Graham Road, Gratiot Road, Oakley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on South Graham Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 36 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Graham Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Tittabawassee Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.5 miles (Tittabawassee Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (Hill Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Tittabawassee Road
Turn right onto Tittabawassee Road
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward M 58: Davenport Avenue, Michigan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward M 58: Davenport Avenue, Michigan Avenue
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Hill Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Hill Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
M 52 / South Graham Road
Turn left onto M 52 / South Graham Road
Navigation decision point
4
35 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
South Hemlock Road
Turn left onto South Hemlock Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Graham Road | 11 mi | 16m |
| Gratiot Road | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Oakley Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Brady Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| I 675 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Michigan Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Michigan Road | 1.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
South Graham Road
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kochville, MI and Brady Center, MI.
1
Start on Liberty Road
109 ft
·
10 sec
·
Liberty Road
2
Turn left onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Michigan Road
3
Turn right onto Tittabawassee Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Tittabawassee Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 675 South
5
Merge onto I 675
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 675
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3
Toward M 58: Davenport Avenue, Michigan Avenue
7
Continue on Hill Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hill Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Hill Street
420 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hill Street
9
Turn slight right
322 ft
·
14 sec
10
Turn straight onto North Michigan Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Michigan Avenue
11
Turn slight right onto Gratiot Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
12
Continue on M 46
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Gratiot Road
13
Turn left onto M 52
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
South Graham Road
14
Continue on M 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saginaw Street
15
Turn right onto M 52
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Belle Avenue
16
Continue on M 52
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Graham Road
17
Continue on M 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Oakley Road
18
Turn right onto M 57
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Brady Road
19
Turn left onto South Hemlock Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hemlock Road
20
Arrive at destination
South Hemlock Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Kochville, MI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Kochville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brady Center, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brady Center, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Brady Center, MI
Night in Brady Center on Thursday
Local time
11:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Garfield, MI
18 mi in
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
18 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
55m 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 Kochville, MI to Brady Center, MI covers 36 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Graham Road, Gratiot Road, Oakley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Kochville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.63 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 36 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.5 miles (Tittabawassee Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (Hill Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Kochville, MI to Brady Center, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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