How far is Edmore, MI from Battle Creek, MI?

The driving distance from Edmore, MI to Battle Creek, MI is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.3 mi
01h 58m
Flight
75.7 mi
121.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.7 mi
Kilometers
121.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.3 mi
Kilometers
130.84 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battle Creek
Mon, Nov 9, 5:39 PM EST
Return by in Edmore
Mon, Nov 9, 7:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmore
2026-11-09T15:40
Arrive Battle Creek
Mon, Nov 9, 5:39 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edmore
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Odessa
MI

City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

From Edmore
40.6 mi
00h 59m
To Battle Creek
40.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
57°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edmore and Battle Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edmore and Battle Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3141 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road

    960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Sheridan Road

    7 mi · 10 min · North Sheridan Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North State Road

    1308 ft · 22 sec · North State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North State Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2894 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Sheridan Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South Sheridan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Sheridan Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Sheridan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Road

    12.8 mi · 17 min · North State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Street

    2057 ft · 59 sec · North State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1060 ft · 40 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Dexter Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Dexter Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Road

    14 mi · 20 min · South State Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Saddlebag Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Saddlebag Lake Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North M-66 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North M-66 Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Clark Road

    3 mi · 4 min · North Clark Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North M-66 Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North M-66 Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Durkee Street

    2748 ft · 48 sec · Durkee Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South M-66 Highway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · South M-66 Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Capital Avenue Northeast

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Capital Avenue Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Division Street North

    1546 ft · 31 sec · Division Street North

  25. 25

    Turn left

    114 m · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    80 m · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edmore and Battle Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
14 mi · 17%
North State Road
13 mi · 16%
South M-66 Highway
12.8 mi · 16%
Capital Avenue Northeast
7.9 mi · 10%
North Sheridan Road
7.02 mi · 9%
South Sheridan Road
6.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

South State Road

Continue on South State Road

14 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Odessa
00h 59m from Edmore
Leave By
2:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edmore and Mostly Sunny near Battle Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edmore to Battle Creek?

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Edmore and 40.6 miles from Battle Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edmore and Mostly Sunny near Battle Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Odessa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Odessa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Odessa.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

48 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

51 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

52 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmore and Battle Creek. Straight-line distance: 75.7 mi (121.82 km).

Edmore

#1 Edmore

City in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population1,188
Coordinates43.4080900, -85.0386300
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Battle Creek

#2 Battle Creek

The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.

Population50,799
Coordinates42.3173000, -85.1781600
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Edmore (-85.03863, 43.40809)
End: Battle Creek (-85.17816, 42.3173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.86 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.94
5.74 gal · 21.72 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $11.97 $23.94
Mid-grade $4.87 $13.97 $27.93
Premium $5.45 $15.65 $31.30
Diesel $6.53 $18.74 $37.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Edmore and Battle Creek. The current time is 15:40:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.