How far is Hudsonville, MI from Carthage, MO?
The driving distance from Hudsonville, MI to Carthage, MO is about 703.4 miles (1132 km), with a travel time of about 13h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 594.8 miles (957.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudsonville and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudsonville and Carthage.
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Start on Van Buren Street
685 ft · 28 sec · Van Buren Street
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue
118 m · 13 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
148 m · 24 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Balsam Drive
712 ft · 21 sec · Balsam Drive
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Continue on 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · 32nd Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 196 West
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Merge slight left onto I-94/US-31
78.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · I-94/US-31
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
29.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
89.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 South: Cahokia
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, I 55 South, I 44 East: Tulsa, Memphis, Kansas City, Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
218.9 mi · 3 hr 58 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 96: Avilla
2896 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
37.3 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto Howard Street
942 ft · 43 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
79 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Street
46 m · 4 sec · South Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudsonville and Carthage.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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219 mi · 03h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hudsonville and Sunny near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudsonville to Carthage?
The road trip is about 703.4 miles (1132 km) and usually takes 13h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 351.4 miles from Hudsonville and 351.9 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 594.8 miles (957.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $93.60 one way or $187.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 220.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hudsonville and Carthage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Hudsonville and Sunny near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Divernon
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 Divernon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudsonville and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 594.81 mi (957.26 km).
#1 Hudsonville
City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 7,391 |
| Coordinates | 42.8708600, -85.8650400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carthage
City in Missouri
| Population | 14,732 |
| Coordinates | 37.1764500, -94.3102200 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-94.31022, 37.17645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $93.60 | $187.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $105.56 | $211.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $115.51 | $231.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $131.65 | $263.29 |
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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