How far is Goodrich, MI from Mattawan, MI?
The driving distance from Goodrich, MI to Mattawan, MI is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodrich and Mattawan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodrich and Mattawan.
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Start on Hegel Road
1243 ft · 40 sec · Hegel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · South State Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 West: Flint
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
55.2 mi · 57 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
839 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
42.3 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mattawan
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Main Street
87 m · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
152 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
55 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodrich and Mattawan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
55.2 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Goodrich and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Mattawan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goodrich to Mattawan?
The road trip is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Goodrich and 78.5 miles from Mattawan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.40 one way or $50.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Goodrich and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Mattawan.
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.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Jackson station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodrich and Mattawan. Straight-line distance: 125.81 mi (202.47 km).
#1 Goodrich
Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,883 |
| Coordinates | 42.9169700, -83.5063400 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mattawan
City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 42.2094800, -85.7844500 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mattawan (-85.78445, 42.20948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $4.59 | $25.40 | $50.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $32.32 | $64.65 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $35.83 | $71.67 |
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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