How far is Battle Creek, MI from Brighton, MI?
The driving distance from Battle Creek, MI to Brighton, MI is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Creek and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Creek and Brighton.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East State Street
152 m · 30 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road
107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road
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Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brighton
1109 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Road
10 m · 1 sec · Lee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lee Road
747 ft · 18 sec · Lee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Road
32 m · 3 sec · Lee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lee Road
43 m · 3 sec · Lee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitmore Lake Road
7 m · 1 sec · Whitmore Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Whitmore Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Whitmore Lake Road
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Turn left onto East Grand River Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Grand River Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand River Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Creek and Brighton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Battle Creek and Sunny near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Battle Creek to Brighton?
The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Battle Creek and 46.8 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Battle Creek and Sunny near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Leoni
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 Leoni.
Jackson station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Battle Creek and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 72.79 mi (117.14 km).
#1 Battle Creek
The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.
| Population | 50,799 |
| Coordinates | 42.3173000, -85.1781600 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brighton
Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States
| Population | 18,895 |
| Coordinates | 42.5294800, -83.7802200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-83.78022, 42.52948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.44 | $24.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.03 | $28.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.50 | $35.01 |
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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