How far is Grant, MI from Croton, MI?
The driving distance from Grant, MI to Croton, MI is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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City in Newaygo County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant and Croton.
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Start on South Maple Street
47 m · 6 sec · South Maple Street
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Continue on Mason Drive
4.8 mi · 7 min · Mason Drive
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Continue on State Highway 37
708 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 37
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Continue on Mason Drive
1981 ft · 37 sec · Mason Drive
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Continue on Adams Street
2158 ft · 46 sec · Adams Street
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Continue on State Road
1.4 km · 2 min · State Road
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Turn right onto State Road
698 ft · 15 sec · State Road
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Continue on Croton Drive
7.1 mi · 10 min · Croton Drive
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Continue on Croton Hardy Drive
1762 ft · 45 sec · Croton Hardy Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Croton Hardy Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant and Croton.
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.
Croton Drive
Continue on Croton Drive
7.07 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Grant and Sunny near Croton.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Grant to Croton?
The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Newaygo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Grant and 7.1 miles from Croton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grant and Sunny near Croton.
Stop Ideas Near Newaygo
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 Newaygo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Croton. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.66 km).
#1 Grant
City in Newaygo County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 900 |
| Coordinates | 43.3361300, -85.8108800 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croton
Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
| Population | 3,309 |
| Coordinates | 43.4389100, -85.6608800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Croton Hardy Drive (-85.66137, 43.438909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
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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