How far is Eaton Rapids, MI from Grand Ledge, MI?
The driving distance from Eaton Rapids, MI to Grand Ledge, MI is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eaton Rapids and Grand Ledge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eaton Rapids and Grand Ledge.
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Start on State Street
13 m · 5 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2042 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1385 ft · 23 sec · Canal Street
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Turn straight onto Michigan Street
2802 ft · 47 sec · Michigan Street
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Continue on South Michigan Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · South Michigan Road
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Turn left onto Vermontville Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Vermontville Highway
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Turn right onto Potterville Street
2495 ft · 53 sec · Potterville Street
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Continue on North Hartel Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · North Hartel Road
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Continue on South Clinton Street
2635 ft · 1 min · South Clinton Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2644 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eaton Rapids and Grand Ledge.
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.
North Hartel Road
Continue on North Hartel Road
7.47 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 Eaton Rapids and Sunny near Grand Ledge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eaton Rapids to Grand Ledge?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Eaton Rapids and 8.5 miles from Grand Ledge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eaton Rapids and Sunny near Grand Ledge.
Stop Ideas Near Dimondale
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 Dimondale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eaton Rapids and Grand Ledge. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.14 km).
#1 Eaton Rapids
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.5092000, -84.6558100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Ledge
City in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 7,881 |
| Coordinates | 42.7533700, -84.7463800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Jefferson Street (-84.746366, 42.753341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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