How far is Ionia, MI from Hickory Corners, MI?
The driving distance from Ionia, MI to Hickory Corners, 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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ionia and Hickory Corners.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ionia and Hickory Corners.
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Start on North Dexter Street
15 m · 9 sec · North Dexter Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Bluewater Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · West Bluewater Highway
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Turn left onto Hawley Highway
607 ft · 13 sec · Hawley Highway
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Morrison Lake Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Morrison Lake Road
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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 Nash Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Nash Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Nash Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Nash Highway
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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 Usborne Road
3 mi · 4 min · Usborne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East M-43 Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · East M-43 Highway
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Continue on North Broadway Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street
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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 M-43 Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · West 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
1800 ft · 31 sec · South M-43 Highway
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Continue on North Grove Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Grove Street
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Continue on South M-43 Highway
127 m · 7 sec · South M-43 Highway
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Turn slight left onto Floria Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Floria Road
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Continue on Osborne Road
1875 ft · 51 sec · Osborne Road
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Continue on Kellogg School Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Kellogg School Road
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Turn left onto West Hickory Road
42 m · 2 sec · West Hickory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hickory Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ionia and Hickory Corners.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West M-43 Highway
Continue on West M-43 Highway
7.82 mi · 00h 11m
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 Ionia and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Corners.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ionia to Hickory Corners?
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 Ionia and 26 miles from Hickory Corners.
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 Ionia and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Corners.
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 Ionia and Hickory Corners. Straight-line distance: 40.76 mi (65.59 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Hickory Corners
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4414300, -85.3755600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickory Corners (-85.37556, 42.44143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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