How far is Millington, MI from Dayton, MI?
The driving distance from Millington, MI to Dayton, MI is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millington and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millington and Dayton.
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Start on Main Street
11 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2707 ft · 42 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road
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Continue on Goodrich Street
3010 ft · 55 sec · Goodrich Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Huron Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East Huron Avenue
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Continue on West Saginaw Road
2717 ft · 46 sec · West Saginaw Road
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Turn right onto Cottrell Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cottrell Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waterman Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waterman Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Vassar Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Vassar Road
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Turn right onto West Sanilac Road
14.9 mi · 17 min · West Sanilac Road
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Turn left onto South Hurds Corner Road
3.5 mi · 14 min · South Hurds Corner Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Hurds Corner Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Millington and Dayton.
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.
West Sanilac Road
Turn right onto West Sanilac Road
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Millington to Dayton?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Vassar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Millington and 15.7 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Millington and Rain Showers Likely near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Vassar
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 Vassar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Millington and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 17.41 mi (28.02 km).
#1 Millington
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
| Population | 1,009 |
| Coordinates | 43.2814100, -83.5296800 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
Township of Tuscola County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,755 |
| Coordinates | 43.4616900, -83.2874500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hurds Corner Road (-83.287412, 43.461674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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