How far is Carleton, MI from Vienna, MI?
The driving distance from Carleton, MI to Vienna, MI is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carleton and Vienna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carleton and Vienna.
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Start on Monroe Street
2875 ft · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
1324 ft · 26 sec · Grafton Road
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Turn right onto Carleton-Rockwood Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Carleton-Rockwood Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 275 South: Toledo
2065 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway
15 mi · 16 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Erie, Temperance
2379 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto East Erie Road
2044 ft · 1 min · East Erie Road
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Turn left onto Bay Creek Road
2626 ft · 2 min · Bay Creek Road
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Turn right onto Vienna Road
1771 ft · 1 min · Vienna Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vienna Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carleton and Vienna.
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.
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway
15 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carleton and Mostly Sunny near Vienna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carleton to Vienna?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Detroit Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Carleton and 12.1 miles from Vienna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carleton and Mostly Sunny near Vienna.
Stop Ideas Near Detroit Beach
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 Detroit Beach.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carleton and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.12 km).
#1 Carleton
Village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,358 |
| Coordinates | 42.0592100, -83.3907700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vienna
City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 558 |
| Coordinates | 41.7869900, -83.4779900 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vienna (-83.47799, 41.78699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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