Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carleton, MI
TBD Tuyên
Vienna, MI
Niklas Jeromin
Carleton, MI to Vienna, MI is 24.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Detroit-Toledo Expressway and I-275, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive connecting two points within the Midwest region, both located in Michigan. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip where you're looking for efficiency. You won't need an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Toledo Expressway | 15 mi | 16m |
| I 275 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Carleton-Rockwood Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Monroe Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bay Creek Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Erie Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Vienna Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Grafton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,055 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~261 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 12 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Carleton, MI and Vienna, MI.
Start on Monroe Street
Turn left onto Grafton Road
Turn right onto Carleton-Rockwood Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 275
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn right onto East Erie Road
Turn left onto Bay Creek Road
Turn right onto Vienna Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Grafton Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 275 South: Toledo
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward Erie, Temperance
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Bay Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Carleton on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Vienna on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll spend most of your time on the Detroit-Toledo Expressway and I-275, experiencing a consistent speed and flow. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 15 miles on the Detroit-Toledo Expressway. Expect a functional driving experience rather than a leisurely scenic tour, as the focus is on covering ground efficiently.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit-Toledo Expressway and I 275. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Grafton Road.
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 24.2 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 0.5 miles (Grafton Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
35 ft
Total Descent
65 ft
Highest Point
618 ft
~5.2 mi in
Elevation Range
38 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Carleton, MI and Vienna, MI, road signs point toward Erie and Temperance.
Erie
Temperance
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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