How far is Petrieville, MI from Charlotte, MI?
The driving distance from Petrieville, MI to Charlotte, MI is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petrieville and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petrieville and Charlotte.
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Start on Arch Road
55 m · 14 sec · Arch Road
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Turn left onto Petrieville Highway
1.1 km · 3 min · Petrieville Highway
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Turn left onto South Michigan Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Michigan Road
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Continue on Michigan Street
2802 ft · 47 sec · Michigan Street
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Continue on Canal Street
1385 ft · 31 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Dexter Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on East Clinton Trail
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Clinton Trail
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Continue on East Shepherd Street
3250 ft · 1 min · East Shepherd Street
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Continue on Upland Avenue
876 ft · 25 sec · Upland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Cochran Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Cochran Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cochran Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petrieville and Charlotte.
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.
East Clinton Trail
Continue on East Clinton Trail
8.34 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Petrieville 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 Petrieville to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Eaton Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Petrieville and 6.6 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Petrieville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Eaton Rapids
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 Eaton Rapids.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petrieville and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.84 km).
#1 Petrieville
Petrieville is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5355900, -84.6213700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
County seat of Eaton County, Michigan
| Population | 9,052 |
| Coordinates | 42.5636500, -84.8358200 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Cochran Avenue (-84.835882, 42.56365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
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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