Origin
Bellevue, MI
Late night in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, MI to Delta Mills, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, MI
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Delta Mills, MI
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Trip Overview
Bellevue, MI to Delta Mills, MI is 34.9 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 69 and Butterfield Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive primarily on the highway, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, offering a convenient option for a quick trip between these two Michigan locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 27.3 mi | 29m |
| Butterfield Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Canal Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Willow Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Webster Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Armstrong Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Saginaw Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 27.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, MI and Delta Mills, MI.
1
Start on M 78
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on Butterfield Highway
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Butterfield Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 69
4
Merge onto I 69
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 69
5
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.
6
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Saginaw Highway
7
Turn left onto North Canal Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Canal Road
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto West Willow Highway
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Willow Highway
9
Continue on West Willow Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Willow Highway
10
Turn left onto Armstrong Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Armstrong Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto Webster Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Webster Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto Delta River Drive
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Delta River Drive
13
Turn left onto Ingersoll Road
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ingersoll Road
14
Arrive at destination
Ingersoll Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 34.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 69
Navigation decision point
Toward I 69
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
32.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Canal Road
Turn left onto North Canal Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
33.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West Willow Highway
Enter roundabout onto West Willow Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
34.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Delta River Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Delta River Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
16 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
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 78% of the journey on higher-speed roads like I 69. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 27.3 miles on I 69, which forms the backbone of this drive. While the majority is highway, the latter part incorporates roads like Butterfield Highway and North Canal Road, offering a slight shift in pace. It's designed for efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Butterfield Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles (North Canal Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bellevue, MI and Delta Mills, MI, road signs point toward Bl I 69 and M 43 East: Saginaw Hwy East.
Bl I 69
31.7 mi in
|
~37m
M 43 East: Saginaw Hwy East
31.7 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34.9 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 (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on I 69. 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 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles (North Canal Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Delta Mills, 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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