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Trip from Algansee, MI to Gilead, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

18.8 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Algansee, MI, MI

Algansee, MI

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Downtown Gilead, MI, MI

Gilead, MI

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Trip Overview

Algansee, MI to Gilead, MI is 18.8 miles and takes about 44 minutes via East Southern Road and Copeland Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through communities rather than on major highways. Given its brief duration, this trip is perfect for a quick excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration, offering a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without extensive travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Southern Road 7.8 mi 18m
Copeland Road 6.3 mi 15m
South Ray Quincy Road 2.5 mi 6m
Gilead Lake Road 1.3 mi 3m
South Angola Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: East Southern Road — 7.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Algansee, MI and Gilead, MI.

1

Start on South Ray Quincy Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · South Ray Quincy Road
2

Turn right onto Copeland Road

6.3 mi · 15 min · Copeland Road
3

Turn left onto South Angola Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Angola Road
4

Turn right onto East Southern Road

7.8 mi · 18 min · East Southern Road
5

Turn right onto Gilead Lake Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Gilead Lake Road
6

Arrive at destination

Gilead Lake Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | Copeland Road

Turn right onto Copeland Road

Navigation decision point

3
8.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | South Angola Road

Turn left onto South Angola Road

Navigation decision point

3
9.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | East Southern Road

Turn right onto East Southern Road

Navigation decision point

4
17.5 mi into trip | ~41m in | Gilead Lake Road

Turn right onto Gilead Lake Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.94 one way

$5.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.23 $6.45
premium $4.89 $3.62 $7.24
diesel $5.61 $4.15 $8.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.97 $0.90
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.75
EV Truck/SUV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Algansee, MI

Morning in Algansee on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Sunny

NW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:16AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:16AM EDT until April 26 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

Gilead, MI

Morning in Gilead on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Sunny

NW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:16AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:16AM EDT until April 26 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive' with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles along East Southern Road. Expect to navigate a series of local roads, including East Southern Road, Copeland Road, and South Ray Quincy Road, which will require your attention due to the numerous directional changes. The driving experience will feel more like moving through familiar territory than covering long distances on an open road.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on East Southern Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 2.5 miles in near Copeland Road.

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 44m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Copeland Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (South Angola Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (East Southern Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m 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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on East Southern Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Copeland Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (South Angola Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (East Southern Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gilead, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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