How far is Hickory Corners, MI from Ionia, MI?
The driving distance from Hickory Corners, MI to Ionia, MI is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
Township in Barry County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory Corners and Ionia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Corners and Ionia.
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Start on West Hickory Road
42 m · 4 sec · West Hickory Road
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Turn right onto Kellogg School Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Kellogg School Road
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Continue on Osborne Road
1875 ft · 51 sec · Osborne Road
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Continue on South Floria Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Floria Road
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Turn straight onto South M-43 Highway
127 m · 7 sec · South M-43 Highway
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Continue on South Grove Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Grove Street
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Continue on South M-43 Highway
1800 ft · 31 sec · South M-43 Highway
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Continue on South M 43 Highway
4 mi · 6 min · South M 43 Highway
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Continue on South M-43 Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · South M-43 Highway
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Continue on South M-43 Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South M-43 Highway
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Continue on West State Highway 43
1.4 mi · 2 min · West State Highway 43
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Continue on West State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on North M-43 Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · North M-43 Highway
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Turn left onto Usborne Road
3 mi · 4 min · Usborne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Vedder Road
2599 ft · 46 sec · East Vedder Road
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Turn left onto Nash Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Nash Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Nash Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Nash Highway
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Turn right onto Grand River Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn left onto Morrison Lake Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Morrison Lake Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Hawley Highway
607 ft · 14 sec · Hawley Highway
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Turn right onto Bluewater Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Bluewater Highway
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Dexter Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Dexter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dexter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory Corners and Ionia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluewater Highway
Turn right onto Bluewater Highway
7.41 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sunny leaving Hickory Corners and Mostly Sunny near Ionia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickory Corners to Ionia?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Carlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Hickory Corners and 26 miles from Ionia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hickory Corners and Mostly Sunny near Ionia.
Stop Ideas Near Carlton
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 Carlton.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Rockford, Michigan
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Corners and Ionia. Straight-line distance: 40.76 mi (65.59 km).
#1 Hickory Corners
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4414300, -85.3755600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ionia
City in and county seat of Ionia County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,820 |
| Coordinates | 42.9872500, -85.0711200 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ionia (-85.07112, 42.98725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.34 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
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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