Michigan Route 78

Eastern Terminus: I-69 (Exit 48), at a diamond interchange 1 mile west of Olivet

Length: 10.75 miles

Counties: Calhoun, Barry, Eaton

Routing: M-78 begins at a T-intersection with M-66 north of Battle Creek in northern Calhoun County.  The state trunkline runs easterly, then travels to the northeast, cutting the southeastern corner of Barry County before entering into southwestern Eaton County, where it turns easterly into Bellevue.  In downtown Bellevue, M-78 turns south from Central Ave. onto Main St., then upon departing the town, turns back to the east, and upon arriving at I-69 at its Exit 48 about 1 mile west of Olivet, M-78 comes to an end.

Links:

• M-78 @ Michigan Highways -- Chris Bessert

Calhoun County
Pennfield Township

Assembly featuring M-78 ENDS, M-66 South and M-66 North shields at M-78's Western Terminus at a T-intersection with M-66 in northern Calhoun County, north of Battle Creek.

Photographer: Patrick Allen

Date: 4/21/2010

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Eaton County
Walton Township

Left-side M-78 ENDS shield atop I-69 North entrance ramp guide sign at the Eastern Terminus of M-78, a diamond interchange with I-69 approximately 1 mile to the west of Olivet, which is accessible via Butterfield Hwy., the roadway which continue straight ahead beyond this interchange.

Photographer: Patrick Allen

Date: 11/28/2007

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