How far is Delta Mills, MI from Charlotte, MI?

The driving distance from Delta Mills, MI to Charlotte, MI is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
19.35 mi
00h 22m
Flight
16.89 mi
27.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.89 mi
Kilometers
27.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.35 mi
Kilometers
31.14 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Wed, Apr 15, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Delta Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delta Mills
2026-04-15T04:06
Arrive Charlotte
Wed, Apr 15, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Delta Mills
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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Delta Mills
9.7 mi
00h 11m
To Charlotte
9.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Delta Mills and Charlotte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delta Mills and Charlotte.

  1. 1

    Start on Ingersoll Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Ingersoll Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Delta River Drive

    769 ft · 39 sec · Delta River Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Webster Road

    2348 ft · 57 sec · Webster Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Armstrong Road

    1257 ft · 57 sec · Armstrong Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Willow Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Willow Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Canal Road

    49 m · 10 sec · North Canal Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Canal Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Canal Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Saginaw Highway

    2368 ft · 46 sec · West Saginaw Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 69 South, I 96 East: Fort Wayne, Detroit

    2479 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

    11.6 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lansing Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lansing Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Lawrence Avenue

    1172 ft · 25 sec · East Lawrence Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Cochran Avenue

    38 m · 4 sec · South Cochran Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Cochran Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delta Mills and Charlotte.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
14.8 mi · 77%
North Canal Road
1.03 mi · 5%
Lansing Street
0.91 mi · 5%
West Willow Highway
0.71 mi · 4%
West Saginaw Highway
0.45 mi · 2%
Webster Road
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

11.6 mi · 00h 12m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
00h 11m from Delta Mills
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Delta Mills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delta Mills to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Delta Mills and 9.6 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Delta Mills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delta Mills and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 16.89 mi (27.18 km).

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#1 Delta Mills

Delta Mills is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.7650300, -84.6474800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Charlotte

#2 Charlotte

County seat of Eaton County, Michigan

Population9,052
Coordinates42.5636500, -84.8358200
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Ingersol Road (-84.647451, 42.76503)
End: South Cochran Avenue (-84.835882, 42.56365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Delta Mills and Charlotte. The current time is 04:06:28.

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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.