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Trip from Bellevue, MI to Delta Mills, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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

Save up to 11 min
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.

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Downtown Bellevue, MI, MI

Bellevue, MI

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Downtown Delta Mills, MI, MI

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 9

5 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

$5.15 one way

$10.31 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $5.69 $11.38
premium $4.72 $6.48 $12.96
diesel $4.80 $6.59 $13.18

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026

Origin

Bellevue, MI

Morning in Bellevue on Monday

Local time

7:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Smoke

NNE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:44AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:22AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

Delta Mills, MI

Morning in Delta Mills on Monday

Local time

7:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Smoke

NNE 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:44AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:22AM 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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

966 ft 840 ft

Total Climb

189 ft

Total Descent

214 ft

Highest Point

966 ft

~24.9 mi in

Elevation Range

125 ft

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

About the Cities

Starting in Bellevue, MI

Full guide →

Founded 1835

Arriving in Delta Mills, MI

Full guide →

Founded 1837

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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