How far is Essexville, MI from Saint Johns, MI?
The driving distance from Essexville, MI to Saint Johns, MI is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essexville and Saint Johns.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essexville and Saint Johns.
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Start on Woodside Avenue
1594 ft · 45 sec · Woodside Avenue
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Turn left onto Scheurmann Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Scheurmann Street
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Continue on North Scheurmann Road
3217 ft · 2 min · North Scheurmann Road
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto North Madison Avenue
741 ft · 11 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1449 ft · 23 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
2884 ft · 39 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on East Jenny Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East Jenny Street
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Continue straight
671 ft · 8 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
1158 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675: Downtown, Saginaw
2905 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 58: Davenport Avenue, Michigan Avenue
1252 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Hill Street
2062 ft · 45 sec · Hill Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Hill Street
128 m · 8 sec · Hill Street
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Turn slight right
98 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto North Michigan Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Gratiot Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
3158 ft · 41 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
715 ft · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on Saginaw Street
2661 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Saginaw Street
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Turn left onto North Wisner Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Wisner Road
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · East Lincoln Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on South Bagley Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
1.4 mi · 2 min · US-127
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Continue on South Bagley Road
3 mi · 3 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
5.8 mi · 7 min · US-127
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Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127: St Johns
2499 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Road
778 ft · 13 sec · State Road
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Continue on North Whittmore Street
2581 ft · 44 sec · North Whittmore Street
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Turn right onto North Lansing Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Lansing Street
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Turn left onto West Cass Street
902 ft · 45 sec · West Cass Street
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
107 m · 15 sec · Maple Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essexville and Saint Johns.
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.
Gratiot Road
Continue on Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Essexville and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Johns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essexville to Saint Johns?
The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Essexville and 41 miles from Saint Johns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Essexville and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Johns.
Stop Ideas Near Merrill
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 Merrill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essexville and Saint Johns. Straight-line distance: 55.69 mi (89.62 km).
#1 Essexville
City in Bay County in the U.
| Population | 3,244 |
| Coordinates | 43.6153000, -83.8419200 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Johns
City in Michigan
| Population | 7,904 |
| Coordinates | 43.0011400, -84.5591500 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Johns (-84.55915, 43.00114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $4.59 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $18.73 | $37.45 |
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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