How far is Midland, MI from Carrollton, MI?

The driving distance from Midland, MI to Carrollton, MI is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 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
26.14 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.23 mi
30.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.23 mi
Kilometers
30.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.14 mi
Kilometers
42.07 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Mon, Aug 3, 4:54 PM EDT
Return by in Midland
Mon, Aug 3, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland
2026-08-03T16:20
Arrive Carrollton
Mon, Aug 3, 4:54 PM 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 Midland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Midland
13 mi
00h 17m
To Carrollton
13.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Midland and Carrollton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midland and Carrollton.

  1. 1

    Start on Jerome Street

    634 ft · 20 sec · Jerome Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Buttles Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Buttles Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Lyon Road

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Lyon Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Zilwaukee

    2953 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Adams Street

    2132 ft · 1 min · North Adams Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Tittabawassee Road

    1140 ft · 33 sec · Tittabawassee Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Westervelt Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Westervelt Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Carrollton Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Carrollton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hickory Street

    988 ft · 49 sec · Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    106 m · 15 sec · Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midland and Carrollton.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lyon Road
14.7 mi · 56%
I 75 South
7.44 mi · 28%
South Westervelt Road
0.98 mi · 4%
Carrollton Road
0.74 mi · 3%
West Buttles Street
0.7 mi · 3%
Zilwaukee
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lyon Road

Turn straight onto Lyon Road

14.7 mi · 00h 16m

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
+7 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 17m from Midland
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midland and Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midland to Carrollton?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Midland and 13.1 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midland and Sunny near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 5.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.

BUS

Bay City, MI

15 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

22 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

68 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Flint station

74 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midland and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.94 km).

Midland

#1 Midland

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

Population41,616
Coordinates43.6155800, -84.2472100
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

Township of Michigan, United States

Population5,606
Coordinates43.4586400, -83.9302500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Midland (-84.24721, 43.61558)
End: Carrollton (-83.93025, 43.45864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.65 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $5.30 $4.88 $9.76

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 · Aug 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Midland and Carrollton. The current time is 16:20:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.