How far is Jenison, MI from Leland, MI?
The driving distance from Jenison, MI to Leland, MI is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Osceola County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jenison and Leland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenison and Leland.
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Start on Cottonwood Drive
14 m · 6 sec · Cottonwood Drive
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Turn left onto Baldwin Street
2966 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Street
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Take the ramp straight
2520 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1700 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
89.7 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115, M 55 West: Manistee, Frankfort, Clare
2398 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East M-115 Highway
20.9 mi · 29 min · East M-115 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North M-37 Highway
8 m · 1 sec · North M-37 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway
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Turn left onto North 13 Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road
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Continue on County Road 633
10.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 633
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Continue on South West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · South West Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road
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Turn right onto East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Long Lake Road
677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road
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Turn right onto Strait Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Traverse Highway
1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway
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Turn right onto South Cedar Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road
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Continue on Kasson Street
1866 ft · 40 sec · Kasson Street
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Continue on South Good Harbor Trail
6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Manitou Trail
5.8 mi · 8 min · South Manitou Trail
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Continue on South Main Street
1966 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
24 m · 4 sec · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jenison and Leland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Merge slight right
89.7 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jenison and Patchy Fog near Leland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jenison to Leland?
The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Jenison and 84.2 miles from Leland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.66 one way or $55.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jenison and Patchy Fog near Leland.
Stop Ideas Near Le Roy
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 Le Roy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jenison and Leland. Straight-line distance: 146.2 mi (235.28 km).
#1 Jenison
Census designated place in Ottaway County, Michigan
| Population | 16,538 |
| Coordinates | 42.9072500, -85.7919800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leland
Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 45.0230500, -85.7598100 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leland (-85.75981, 45.02305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $4.66 | $27.66 | $55.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.30 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $34.95 | $69.89 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $38.54 | $77.09 |
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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