Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 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.
London, MI
Josh Withers
Vienna, MI
Niklas Jeromin
London, MI to Vienna, MI is 25.3 miles and takes about 37m via North Custer Road/South Dixie Highway/North Telegraph Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Michigan's Midwest region the entire time. It's a local route, meaning you'll be navigating through communities rather than on high-speed highways. Given the short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a leisurely exploration without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Custer Road | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| South Dixie Highway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| North Telegraph Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Plank Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Summit Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Vienna Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Otter Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Custer Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between London, MI and Vienna, MI.
Start on Ostrander Road
Turn left onto Plank Road
Continue on North Custer Road
Turn left onto Custer Drive
Turn right onto US 24
Turn left onto North Otter Creek Road
Turn right onto M 125
Turn slight left onto US-24 CONN
Turn left onto Vienna Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Plank Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Custer Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 24 / North Telegraph Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto M 125 / South Dixie Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Vienna Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.78 | $9.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in London on Monday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Vienna on Monday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 25.3-mile journey, with no highway miles contributing to the total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles, primarily on North Custer Road. This route utilizes a combination of North Custer Road, South Dixie Highway, and North Telegraph Road, indicating a progression through various local thoroughfares. Be prepared for frequent intersections and potential traffic lights as you navigate through populated areas.
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 Plank Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Plank Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (Custer Drive): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (US 24 / North Telegraph Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
5 ft
Total Descent
86 ft
Highest Point
671 ft
~1.8 mi in
Elevation Range
85 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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.
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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