How far is Saginaw, MI from Brady Center, MI?

The driving distance from Saginaw, MI to Brady Center, MI is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
30.35 mi
00h 43m
Flight
22.01 mi
35.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.01 mi
Kilometers
35.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.35 mi
Kilometers
48.84 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brady Center
Thu, Apr 16, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Saginaw
Thu, Apr 16, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saginaw
2026-04-16T07:43
Arrive Brady Center
Thu, Apr 16, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saginaw
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
Garfield
MI

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

From Saginaw
15.2 mi
00h 21m
To Brady Center
15.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saginaw and Brady Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saginaw and Brady Center.

  1. 1

    Start on East Holland Avenue

    1009 ft · 25 sec · East Holland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rust Avenue

    3132 ft · 42 sec · Rust Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Gratiot Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Graham Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · South Graham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Belle Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Belle Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Graham Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Graham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Oakley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Oakley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brady Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Brady Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Hemlock Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Hemlock Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hemlock Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saginaw and Brady Center.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Graham Road
11 mi · 36%
Gratiot Road
6.67 mi · 22%
Oakley Road
3.11 mi · 10%
Brady Road
2.98 mi · 10%
West Belle Avenue
1.4 mi · 5%
Gratiot Avenue
1.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Graham Road

Turn left onto South Graham Road

7.5 mi · 00h 11m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield
00h 21m from Saginaw
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saginaw and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brady Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saginaw to Brady Center?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Garfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Saginaw and 15.2 miles from Brady Center.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saginaw and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brady Center.

Stop Ideas Near Garfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Garfield, 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 Garfield.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

19 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

34 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Owosso, MI

40 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

51 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saginaw and Brady Center. Straight-line distance: 22.01 mi (35.42 km).

Saginaw

#1 Saginaw

The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan.

Population47,823
Coordinates43.4194700, -83.9508100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brady Center

Brady Center is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.1725200, -84.2272000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Saginaw (-83.95081, 43.41947)
End: Brady Center (-84.2272, 43.17252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
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.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.65 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $5.30 $5.68 $11.35

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saginaw and Brady Center. The current time is 07:43:39.

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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.