How far is Cedar Springs, MI from Sparta, MI?
The driving distance from Cedar Springs, MI to Sparta, MI is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kent County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Springs and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Springs and Sparta.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3274 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Northland Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Northland Drive
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Turn right onto 14 Mile Road Northeast
1.5 mi · 2 min · 14 Mile Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Edgerton Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 1 min · Edgerton Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 13 Mile Road Northeast
5.9 mi · 8 min · 13 Mile Road Northeast
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Continue on East Division Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Division Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
8 m · 1 sec · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Springs and Sparta.
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.
13 Mile Road Northeast
Turn right onto 13 Mile Road Northeast
5.86 mi · 00h 08m
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 Cedar Springs and Sunny near Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Springs to Sparta?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Cedar Springs and 6.3 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Springs and Sunny near Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near Rockford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Grand Rapids City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockford.
Rockford, Michigan
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Howard City, Michigan
Holland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Springs and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 9.08 mi (14.62 km).
#1 Cedar Springs
City in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3,743 |
| Coordinates | 43.2233600, -85.5514200 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sparta
Village in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 5,321 |
| Coordinates | 43.1608600, -85.7100400 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: North State Street (-85.710099, 43.160859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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