How far is Attica, MI from Manistee, MI?
The driving distance from Attica, MI to Manistee, MI is about 217 miles (349.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Midland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Attica and Manistee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Attica and Manistee.
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Start on Williams Street
28 m · 10 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Pleasant Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lake Pleasant Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 69 West: Flint
1953 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 475: Detroit, Saginaw
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 475 North: Saginaw
3129 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight left
36.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
1046 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
38 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac
2678 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Cadillac Drive
37.6 mi · 52 min · Cadillac Drive
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Turn left onto East M-55 Highway
18.8 mi · 23 min · East M-55 Highway
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Continue on Caberfae Highway
25.1 mi · 29 min · Caberfae Highway
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Turn left onto West Parkdale Avenue
1663 ft · 35 sec · West Parkdale Avenue
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Continue on West Parkdale Road
1 km · 1 min · West Parkdale Road
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Continue on Arthur Street
1 km · 1 min · Arthur Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1502 ft · 35 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1182 ft · 46 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Washington Street
123 m · 14 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1395 ft · 50 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 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 Attica and Manistee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 10
Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
38 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Attica and Sunny near Manistee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Attica to Manistee?
The road trip is about 217 miles (349.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from Attica and 108.7 miles from Manistee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.88 one way or $69.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Attica and Sunny near Manistee.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
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 Coleman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Attica and Manistee. Straight-line distance: 178.81 mi (287.76 km).
#1 Attica
Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan
| Population | 4,719 |
| Coordinates | 43.0303100, -83.1660500 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manistee
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 6,163 |
| Coordinates | 44.2444500, -86.3242500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manistee (-86.32425, 44.24445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.55 | $34.88 | $69.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $39.77 | $79.54 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $44.38 | $88.76 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $49.55 | $99.11 |
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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