How far is Brady Center, MI from Saginaw, MI?

The driving distance from Brady Center, MI to Saginaw, MI is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.25 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.01 mi
35.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.01 mi
Kilometers
35.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.25 mi
Kilometers
47.07 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saginaw
Thu, Apr 16, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Brady Center
Thu, Apr 16, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brady Center
2026-04-16T06:08
Arrive Saginaw
Thu, Apr 16, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brady Center
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Garfield
MI

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

From Brady Center
14.9 mi
00h 19m
To Saginaw
14.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brady Center and Saginaw.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brady Center and Saginaw.

  1. 1

    Start on South Hemlock Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Hemlock Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Brady Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Brady Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oakley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Oakley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Graham Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Graham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Belle Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Belle Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Saginaw Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Graham Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · South Graham Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gratiot Road

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Gratiot Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Michigan Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Holland Street

    938 ft · 19 sec · West Holland Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Holland Avenue

    947 ft · 19 sec · Holland Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brady Center and Saginaw.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Graham Road
11 mi · 37%
Gratiot Road
6.68 mi · 23%
Oakley Road
3.11 mi · 11%
West Brady Road
2.98 mi · 10%
Gratiot Avenue
1.54 mi · 5%
West Belle Avenue
1.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Graham Road

Continue on South Graham Road

7.49 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield
00h 19m from Brady Center
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brady Center and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saginaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brady Center to Saginaw?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Garfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Brady Center and 14.4 miles from Saginaw.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brady Center and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saginaw.

Stop Ideas Near Garfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Garfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

19 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

34 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Owosso, MI

40 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

51 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brady Center and Saginaw. Straight-line distance: 22.01 mi (35.42 km).

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#1 Brady Center

Brady Center is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.1725200, -84.2272000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Saginaw

#2 Saginaw

The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan.

Population47,823
Coordinates43.4194700, -83.9508100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: South Hemlock Road (-84.227425, 43.172515)
End: East Holland Avenue (-83.950158, 43.420211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.77
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.88 $7.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.38 $8.76
Premium $4.65 $4.79 $9.59
Diesel $5.30 $5.46 $10.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brady Center and Saginaw. The current time is 06:08:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.