How far is Washington, MI from Fraser, MI?
The driving distance from Washington, MI to Fraser, MI is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Fraser.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Fraser.
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Start on West Road
11 m · 3 sec · West Road
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
57 m · 3 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Turn slight left
107 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto 26 Mile Road
1928 ft · 35 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward M 53 South
1927 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
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Continue on Van Dyke Avenue
781 ft · 27 sec · Van Dyke Avenue
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Turn right onto 18 Mile Road
1.1 km · 1 min · 18 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Utica Road
1906 ft · 45 sec · Utica Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Utica Road
44 m · 4 sec · Utica Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Utica Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Utica Road
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Turn left onto East 14 Mile Road
845 ft · 28 sec · East 14 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Garfield Road
49 m · 7 sec · Garfield Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and Fraser.
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.
Christopher Columbus Freeway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
8.53 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Washington and Sunny near Fraser.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Fraser?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Washington and 8.3 miles from Fraser.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Sunny near Fraser.
Stop Ideas Near Utica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Utica.
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Fraser. Straight-line distance: 13.54 mi (21.79 km).
#1 Washington
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 28,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.7244800, -83.0360400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fraser
City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 14,331 |
| Coordinates | 42.5392000, -82.9493700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fraser (-82.94937, 42.5392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
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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