How far is Gilead, MI from Kinderhook, MI?
The driving distance from Gilead, MI to Kinderhook, MI is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Township in Branch County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilead and Kinderhook.
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Start on Gilead Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Gilead Lake Road
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Turn left onto West Southern Road
7.8 mi · 19 min · West Southern Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Angola Road
1.5 km · 1 min · South Angola Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Angola Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilead and Kinderhook.
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.
West Southern Road
Turn left onto West Southern Road
7.77 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gilead and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kinderhook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilead to Kinderhook?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Gilead and 5 miles from Kinderhook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gilead and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kinderhook.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
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 Bethel.
Waterloo
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Bryan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilead and Kinderhook. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.47 km).
#1 Gilead
Township in Branch County, Michigan
| Population | 652 |
| Coordinates | 41.8008800, -85.1555300 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kinderhook
Township in Branch County, Michigan
| Population | 1,501 |
| Coordinates | 41.7967200, -85.0052400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Angola Road (-85.005129, 41.79672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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