How far is Eaton Rapids, MI from Delta Mills, MI?

The driving distance from Eaton Rapids, MI to Delta Mills, MI is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
23.32 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.68 mi
28.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.68 mi
Kilometers
28.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.32 mi
Kilometers
37.53 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delta Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Eaton Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eaton Rapids
2026-04-15T05:51
Arrive Delta Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eaton Rapids
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 Eaton Rapids
11.7 mi
00h 17m
To Delta Mills
11.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eaton Rapids and Delta Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    13 m · 5 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2042 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1385 ft · 25 sec · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Michigan Street

    2802 ft · 49 sec · Michigan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Michigan Road

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Michigan Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Eaton Rapids Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eaton Rapids Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1501 ft · 38 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69, M 43 EAST: Saginaw Hwy EAST

    2538 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Saginaw Highway

    816 ft · 22 sec · West Saginaw Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Canal Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Canal Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Willow Highway

    1 m · 1 sec · West Willow Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Willow Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Willow Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Armstrong Road

    1257 ft · 57 sec · Armstrong Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Webster Road

    2348 ft · 59 sec · Webster Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta River Drive

    769 ft · 39 sec · Delta River Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ingersoll Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Ingersoll Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ingersoll Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Road
9.8 mi · 42%
I 96 West
7.96 mi · 34%
North Canal Road
1 mi · 4%
Eaton Rapids Road
0.91 mi · 4%
West Willow Highway
0.72 mi · 3%
Michigan Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Road

Continue on South Michigan Road

9.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
00h 17m from Eaton Rapids
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eaton Rapids 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 Eaton Rapids to Delta Mills?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 11.7 miles from Eaton Rapids and 11.7 miles from Delta Mills.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Eaton Rapids and Delta Mills. Straight-line distance: 17.68 mi (28.46 km).

Eaton Rapids

#1 Eaton Rapids

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States

Population4,194
Coordinates42.5092000, -84.6558100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delta Mills

Delta Mills is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.7650300, -84.6474800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Eaton Rapids (-84.65581, 42.5092)
End: Delta Mills (-84.64748, 42.76503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $4.65 $3.82 $7.63
Diesel $5.30 $4.35 $8.70

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 Eaton Rapids and Delta Mills. The current time is 05:51:56.

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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.