Williamston to Dansville is 10.3 miles and takes about 23 minutes via North Williamston Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a local feel without venturing onto major highways. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick connection between these two nearby communities. Consider this route if you're looking for an uncomplicated journey with minimal driving time and a very low fuel cost.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Williamston Road
8.5 mi
19m
East Howell Road
1 mi
1m
South Putnam Street
0.5 mi
1m
North Jackson Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Mason Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Williamston Road
— 8.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamston, MI and Dansville, MI.
1
Start on South Putnam Street
0.5 mi·1 min·South Putnam Street
2
Continue on North Williamston Road
5.6 mi·12 min·North Williamston Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn right onto East Howell Road
1.0 mi·1 min·East Howell Road
4
Turn left onto North Williamston Road
2.9 mi·7 min·North Williamston Road
5
Continue on North Jackson Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·North Jackson Street
6
Turn right onto M 36
75 ft·1 sec·Mason Street
7
Arrive at destination
M 36
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.1 mi into trip|~14m in|East Howell Road
Turn right onto East Howell Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip|~15m in|North Williamston Road
Turn left onto North Williamston Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip|~23m in|M 36 / Mason Street
Turn right onto M 36 / Mason Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.04 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$1.68
$3.36
premium
$4.72
$1.91
$3.82
diesel
$4.80
$1.94
$3.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 75% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.1
0
$1.08
$0.49
Efficient EV
2.6
0
$0.90
$0.41
EV Truck/SUV
4.1
0
$1.44
$0.66
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.
Forecast as of Jun 30, 2026
Origin
Williamston, MI
Evening
in Williamston on Monday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 8:53PM EDT until June 29 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 7:57PM EDT until June 30 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Destination
Dansville, MI
Evening
in Dansville on Monday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
S 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 8:53PM EDT until June 29 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 7:57PM EDT until June 30 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 8.5 miles along North Williamston Road. Expect a consistent local road experience throughout the 10.3-mile journey, without the typical breaks of interstate travel. The route progresses through familiar local landscapes, keeping you engaged with frequent changes in direction.
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: 8.5 mi on North Williamston Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near East Howell Road.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Williamston, MI to Dansville, MI is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (East Howell Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (North Williamston Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (M 36 / Mason Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on North Williamston 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 6.1 miles (East Howell Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (North Williamston Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (M 36 / Mason Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dansville, MI before heading back.
