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Distance from Shields to James Township

Driving Distance
4.4 mi 7.2 km
Flying Distance
3.1 mi 5.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Shields, Michigan to James Township, Michigan is 4.4 mi (7.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 3.1 mi (5.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 0 min

The estimated travel time by road is 6 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 37 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Shields
Place Shields
State/Province Michigan
Country US
Latitude 43.41596
Longitude -84.071531
GPS 43.41596° N, 84.071531° W
Local Time 4:04 PM
Timezone America/Detroit

Destination:

James Township
Place James Township
State/Province Michigan
Country US
Latitude 43.37978
Longitude -84.033909
GPS 43.37978° N, 84.033909° W
Local Time 4:04 PM
Timezone America/Detroit

Journey Summary

Traveling from Shields, Michigan to James Township, Michigan covers 4.4 mi (7.2 km) in a southeast direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 6 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (3.9-4.4 miles / 6-7 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 37 mph (60 km/h).

Available Routes

S Miller Rd and Swan Creek Rd
4.4 mi 6 minutes
Shortest Fastest
S River Rd
4.4 mi 6 minutes
Gratiot Rd, Stroebel Rd and Weigl Rd
3.9 mi 6 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.