How far is Chester, MI from Delta Mills, MI?
The driving distance from Chester, MI to Delta Mills, MI is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
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City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Delta Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Delta Mills.
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Start on North Chester Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Chester Road
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Turn right onto West Vermontville Highway
9 mi · 15 min · West Vermontville Highway
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Turn right onto Potterville Street
1294 ft · 30 sec · Potterville Street
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Continue on Hartel Road
1127 ft · 31 sec · Hartel Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
2239 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69, M 43 EAST: Saginaw Hwy EAST
2538 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Saginaw Highway
816 ft · 22 sec · West Saginaw Highway
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Turn left onto North Canal Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Canal Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Willow Highway
1 m · 1 sec · West Willow Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Willow Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · West Willow Highway
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Turn left onto Armstrong Road
1257 ft · 57 sec · Armstrong Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Webster Road
2348 ft · 59 sec · Webster Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta River Drive
769 ft · 39 sec · Delta River Drive
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Turn left onto Ingersoll Road
17 m · 1 sec · Ingersoll Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ingersoll Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Delta Mills.
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.
Hartel Road
Merge slight left
9.16 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Chester and Rain Showers Likely near Delta Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Delta Mills?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Potterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Chester and 11.8 miles from Delta Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Chester and Rain Showers Likely near Delta Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Potterville
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 Potterville.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Delta Mills. Straight-line distance: 17.47 mi (28.11 km).
#1 Chester
Township in Eaton County, Michigan
| Population | 2,058 |
| Coordinates | 42.6058700, -84.9147100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delta Mills
Delta Mills is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7650300, -84.6474800 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delta Mills (-84.64748, 42.76503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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