Origin
Gaastra, MI
Late night in Gaastra on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaastra, MI to Tobin Location, 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
23m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaastra, MI
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Tobin Location, MI
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Trip Overview
This short, 15.5-mile journey from Gaastra to Tobin Location in Michigan is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 23 minutes to complete. Your drive will primarily follow East Lake Emily Road, Bates-Gaastra Road, and Tobin-Alpha Road, with no highway driving involved. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is a budget-friendly excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more engaging, local driving experience rather than a simple point-to-point cruise. This quick trip is perfect for adding to a larger itinerary in the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lake Emily Road | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Bates-Gaastra Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Tobin-Alpha Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lake Emily Road
— 11.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaastra, MI and Tobin Location, MI.
1
Start on Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Avenue
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Continue on Bates-Gaastra Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bates-Gaastra Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Bates-Gaastra Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bates-Gaastra Road
5
Turn right onto US 2
11 mi
·
12 min
·
East Lake Emily Road
6
Turn right onto Tobin-Alpha Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Tobin-Alpha Road
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
Tobin-Alpha Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Bates-Gaastra Road
At end of road, turn right onto Bates-Gaastra Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 2 / East Lake Emily Road
Turn right onto US 2 / East Lake Emily Road
Navigation decision point
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Tobin-Alpha Road
Turn right onto Tobin-Alpha Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Tobin Location, MI
Late night in Tobin Location on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 on this route, meaning you'll be navigating a series of smaller roads rather than a continuous highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be fully immersed in the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.3 miles along East Lake Emily Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns appear. This profile suggests a drive that requires attention to navigation but offers a closer look at the surrounding area as you make your way from Gaastra to Tobin Location.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on East Lake Emily 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 around 0.2 miles in near 2nd Street.
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 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Bates-Gaastra Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 2 / East Lake Emily Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 11.3 miles on East Lake Emily 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: at 0.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Bates-Gaastra Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 2 / East Lake Emily Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tobin Location, 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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