How far is Ludington, MI from Pinckney, MI?
The driving distance from Ludington, MI to Pinckney, MI is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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.
City in Kent County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ludington and Pinckney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludington and Pinckney.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Ludington Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Ludington Avenue
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Continue on East Ludington Avenue
2597 ft · 1 min · East Ludington Avenue
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Continue on West US Highway 10
3046 ft · 1 min · West US Highway 10
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Turn right onto South Pere Marquette Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Pere Marquette Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 31 South: Muskegon
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
1424 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
40.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR D19: Howell, Pinckney
1779 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Pinckney Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Pinckney Road
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Continue on Pearl Street
2656 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1758 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ludington and Pinckney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96
Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Ludington and Partly Sunny near Pinckney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ludington to Pinckney?
The road trip is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
East Grand Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Ludington and 104.4 miles from Pinckney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.92 one way or $71.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ludington and Partly Sunny near Pinckney.
Stop Ideas Near East Grand Rapids
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Grand Rapids City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Grand Rapids.
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Holland station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ludington and Pinckney. Straight-line distance: 163.17 mi (262.59 km).
#1 Ludington
City in Mason County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 8,096 |
| Coordinates | 43.9552800, -86.4525800 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinckney
City in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.4570000, -83.9479100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinckney (-83.94791, 42.457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $4.88 | $35.92 | $71.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.49 | $40.42 | $80.84 |
| Premium | $6.09 | $44.84 | $89.69 |
| Diesel | $6.88 | $50.64 | $101.29 |
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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