Origin
Chesterfield, MI
Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, MI to Preston Corners, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Chesterfield to Preston Corners is 10.8 miles and takes about 17 minutes via 23 Mile Road, 25 Mile Road, and Romeo Plank Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a highway cruise. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal route for a quick errand or a smooth transition between nearby locations without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Mile Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| 25 Mile Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Kuchenmeister Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
23 Mile Road
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MI and Preston Corners, MI.
1
Start on Kuchenmeister Street
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kuchenmeister Street
2
Turn right onto M 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
3
Turn left onto 23 Mile Road
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
5
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
155 ft
·
3 sec
·
25 Mile Road
6
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
25 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
112 ft
·
3 sec
·
25 Mile Road
8
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
9
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
145 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
10
Continue on 25 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
11
Arrive at destination
25 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
23 Mile Road
Turn left onto 23 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
25 Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
25 Mile Road
Straight onto 25 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
25 Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Preston Corners, MI
Late night in Preston Corners on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
17m 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 trip is characterized by its numerous turns, making it a local drive rather than a highway journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You'll experience frequent changes in direction as you navigate roads like 23 Mile Road, 25 Mile Road, and Romeo Plank Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles along 23 Mile Road. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention at every intersection.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on 23 Mile 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 early in the drive near M 3 / Gratiot Avenue.
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 17m drive. You will face about 7 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 (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (23 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (25 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 5.5 miles on 23 Mile 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 (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (23 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (25 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Preston Corners, 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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