Origin
Saginaw, MI
Evening in Saginaw on Thursday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saginaw, MI to Burnt, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15 mi
24 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saginaw, MI
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Burnt, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saginaw, MI to Burnt, MI covers 15 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 Road, South Washington Avenue, Albee 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 Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15 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 15 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 Road 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 0.2 miles in near M 13 / South Washington 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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (M 13 / South Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (West Birch Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (Sheridan 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
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 13 / South Washington Avenue
Turn right onto M 13 / South Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Birch Run Road
Turn left onto West Birch Run Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Sheridan Road
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Birch Run Road
Turn right onto East Birch Run Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Nichols Road
Turn right onto Nichols Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Road | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Albee Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Birch Run Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Nichols Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Holland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Birch Run Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Road
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saginaw, MI and Burnt, MI.
1
Start on East Holland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Holland Avenue
2
Turn right onto M 13
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Avenue
3
Turn straight onto M 13
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Street
4
Continue on M 13
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
East Road
5
Turn straight onto M 13
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Albee Road
6
Turn left onto West Birch Run Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Birch Run Road
7
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
444 ft
·
14 sec
·
Sheridan Road
8
Turn right onto East Birch Run Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Birch Run Road
9
Turn right onto Nichols Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Nichols Road
10
Turn left onto Ashman Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ashman Street
11
Arrive at destination
Ashman Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 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 | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
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
Evening in Burnt on Thursday
Local time
5:12 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
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 Saginaw, MI to Burnt, MI covers 15 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 Road, South Washington Avenue, Albee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Saginaw, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (M 13 / South Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (West Birch Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saginaw, MI to Burnt, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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