Origin
Saint Charles, MI
Morning in Saint Charles on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, 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
36m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Charles, MI
SHAHBAZ ZAMAN
Burnt, MI
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
This short 15.9-mile drive from Saint Charles to Burnt, Michigan, will take approximately 36 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, you won't need to worry about breaking the bank on this journey. The route primarily utilizes Fergus Road, Sharon Road, and East Birch Run Road, offering a local driving experience with no highway time. This easy, turn-heavy drive is perfect for a quick excursion within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fergus Road | 7 mi | 16m |
| Sharon Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| East Birch Run Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Albee Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Nichols Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Verne Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Chesaning Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bueche Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fergus Road
— 7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MI and Burnt, MI.
1
Start on South Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Saginaw Street
2
Continue on Chesaning Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chesaning Street
3
Continue on Sharon Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Sharon Road
4
Turn left onto Fergus Road
7.0 mi
·
16 min
·
Fergus Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Bueche Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bueche Road
6
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Continue on West Verne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Verne Road
8
Turn right onto M 13
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Albee Road
9
Turn left onto West Birch Run Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Birch Run Road
10
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
444 ft
·
14 sec
·
Sheridan Road
11
Turn right onto East Birch Run Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Birch Run Road
12
Turn right onto Nichols Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Nichols Road
13
Turn left onto Ashman Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ashman Street
14
Arrive at destination
Ashman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Fergus Road
Turn left onto Fergus Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Bueche Road
At end of road, turn left onto Bueche Road
Navigation decision point
3
12 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
M 13 / Albee Road
Turn right onto M 13 / Albee Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Sheridan Road
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East Birch Run Road
Turn right onto East Birch Run Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Burnt, MI
Morning in Burnt on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 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
1 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
36m 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, with 0% highway share. The roads themselves, including Fergus Road, Sharon Road, and East Birch Run Road, are characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 7 miles on Fergus Road. This profile suggests a more intimate, ground-level experience of the local landscape, contrasting with the faster pace of interstate travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Fergus 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 around 3.6 miles in near Fergus 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 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (Fergus Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (Bueche Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (M 13 / Albee Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 7 miles on Fergus 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 3.6 miles (Fergus Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (Bueche Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (M 13 / Albee Road): 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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