How far is Grand Ledge, MI from Eaton Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Ledge, MI to Eaton Rapids, MI is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 Grand Ledge and Eaton Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Ledge and Eaton Rapids.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
2644 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on South Clinton Street
2635 ft · 1 min · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto East Saginaw Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · East Saginaw Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South, I 96 East: Fort Wayne, Detroit
2815 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 99: Eaton Rapids
1655 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Eaton Rapids Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Eaton Rapids Road
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Continue on North Michigan Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · North Michigan Road
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Continue on Michigan Street
2802 ft · 47 sec · Michigan Street
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Continue on Canal Street
1385 ft · 31 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2042 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
13 m · 1 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Ledge and Eaton Rapids.
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 Michigan Road
Continue on North Michigan Road
9.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Grand Ledge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eaton Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Ledge to Eaton Rapids?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 12.4 miles from Grand Ledge and 12.4 miles from Eaton Rapids.
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 7.2 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Grand Ledge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eaton Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Dimondale
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Ledge and Eaton Rapids. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.14 km).
#1 Grand Ledge
City in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 7,881 |
| Coordinates | 42.7533700, -84.7463800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eaton Rapids
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.5092000, -84.6558100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton Rapids (-84.65581, 42.5092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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