Origin
Carrollton, MI
Morning in Carrollton on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrollton, MI to Burnt, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.9 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
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrollton, MI
fish socks
Burnt, MI
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
This short 18.9-mile drive from Carrollton to Burnt, Michigan, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 31 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, expect a local road experience for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it a very budget-friendly trip. This route is perfect for a quick excursion within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a spontaneous trip or as a segment of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Road | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| South Washington Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Albee Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Birch Run Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Carrollton Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Nichols Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Genesee Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Road
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton, MI and Burnt, MI.
1
Start on Jackson Street
196 ft
·
13 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto Mapleridge Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Mapleridge Road
3
Turn right onto Carrollton Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Carrollton Road
4
Turn right onto Weiss Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Weiss Street
5
Turn left onto Schaefer Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Schaefer Street
6
Continue on Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hill Street
7
Turn left onto West Genesee Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Genesee Avenue
8
Continue on Genesee Street
458 ft
·
9 sec
·
Genesee Street
9
Continue on East Genesee Avenue
475 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Genesee Avenue
10
Turn right onto M 13
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Avenue
11
Turn straight onto M 13
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Street
12
Continue on M 13
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
East Road
13
Turn straight onto M 13
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Albee Road
14
Turn left onto West Birch Run Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Birch Run Road
15
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
444 ft
·
14 sec
·
Sheridan Road
16
Turn right onto East Birch Run Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Birch Run Road
17
Turn right onto Nichols Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Nichols Road
18
Turn left onto Ashman Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ashman Street
19
Arrive at destination
Ashman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mapleridge Road
Turn left onto Mapleridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Schaefer Street
Turn left onto Schaefer Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Genesee Avenue
Turn left onto West Genesee Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
M 13 / South Washington Avenue
Turn right onto M 13 / South Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Sheridan Road
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
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 | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
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.
Destination
Burnt, MI
Morning in Burnt on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
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
18 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
31m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this trip, as it features a 0% highway share. The roads primarily consist of East Road, South Washington Avenue, and Albee Road. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.3 miles along East Road. This route is characterized by frequent turns and navigating local thoroughfares, so staying attentive to directions is key. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the changing road network as you progress.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on East Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Mapleridge Road.
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 31m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mapleridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Schaefer Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (West Genesee Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 8.3 miles on East 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: near the start (Mapleridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Schaefer Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (West Genesee Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burnt, 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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