Origin
Williamston, MI
Morning in Williamston on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamston, MI to Dansville, 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
10.3 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamston, MI
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Dansville, MI
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Trip Overview
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 33 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
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Dansville, MI
Morning in Dansville on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 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
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
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?
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 Effort
2/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10.3 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 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.
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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