How far is Battle Creek, MI from Northville, MI?
The driving distance from Battle Creek, MI to Northville, MI is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
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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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Creek and Northville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Creek and Northville.
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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 right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
12.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sheldon Road
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Sheldon Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Sheldon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Center Street
31 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Center Street
1848 ft · 53 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Creek and Northville.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Battle Creek and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Battle Creek to Northville?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 47.8 miles from Battle Creek and 48 miles from Northville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Battle Creek and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northville.
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 Northville. Straight-line distance: 86.87 mi (139.8 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 Northville
City in Michigan
| Population | 29,359 |
| Coordinates | 42.4311500, -83.4832700 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northville (-83.48327, 42.43115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.38 | $28.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
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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