How far is Atlas, MI from Burton, MI?
The driving distance from Atlas, MI to Burton, MI is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlas and Burton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlas and Burton.
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Start on Gale Road
6 m · 1 sec · Gale Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
1 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Turn right onto South Irish Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Irish Road
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Turn left onto East Maple Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto South Vassar Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Vassar Road
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Turn left onto East Bristol Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Bristol Road
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Turn right onto South Genesee Road
2 mi · 5 min · South Genesee Road
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Turn left onto Lippincott Boulevard
656 ft · 24 sec · Lippincott Boulevard
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Turn left onto Amy Street
1710 ft · 1 min · Amy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlas and Burton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Bristol Road
Turn left onto East Bristol Road
2 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Burton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlas to Burton?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Atlas and 4.5 miles from Burton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Burton.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Blanc.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlas and Burton. Straight-line distance: 5.94 mi (9.56 km).
#1 Atlas
Township in Genesee County, Michigan
| Population | 7,851 |
| Coordinates | 42.9378100, -83.5343900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burton
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 28,462 |
| Coordinates | 42.9994700, -83.6163400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burton (-83.61634, 42.99947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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