How far is Burton, MI from Otisville, MI?

The driving distance from Burton, MI to Otisville, MI is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
16.44 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.41 mi
19.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.41 mi
Kilometers
19.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.44 mi
Kilometers
26.46 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otisville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Burton
Thu, Apr 16, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burton
2026-04-16T09:47
Arrive Otisville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Burton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Davison
MI

City in Michigan

From Burton
8.2 mi
00h 13m
To Otisville
8.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
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 Burton and Otisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burton and Otisville.

  1. 1

    Start on Amy Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · Amy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lippincott Boulevard

    656 ft · 24 sec · Lippincott Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Genesee Road

    2336 ft · 1 min · South Genesee Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lapeer Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Lapeer Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South State Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · South State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Street

    2679 ft · 45 sec · South State Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burton and Otisville.

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
10.1 mi · 61%
Lapeer Road
4.96 mi · 30%
South State Street
0.51 mi · 3%
South Genesee Road
0.44 mi · 3%
Amy Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Lippincott Boulevard
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South State Road

Turn left onto South State Road

10.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davison
00h 13m from Burton
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Otisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burton to Otisville?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Davison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Burton and 8.2 miles from Otisville.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Burton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Otisville.

Stop Ideas Near Davison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Davison, 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 Davison.

RAIL

Flint station

11 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Lapeer station

17 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Durand Union Station

40 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burton and Otisville. Straight-line distance: 12.41 mi (19.98 km).

Burton

#1 Burton

City in Michigan, USA

Population28,462
Coordinates42.9994700, -83.6163400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
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#2 Otisville

Town

Population824
Coordinates43.1661400, -83.5244000
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Burton (-83.61634, 42.99947)
End: Otisville (-83.5244, 43.16614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 Burton and Otisville. The current time is 09:47:33.

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.