How far is Luther, MI from Pine Grove Beach, MI?

The driving distance from Luther, MI to Pine Grove Beach, MI is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.52 mi
00h 54m
Flight
20.52 mi
33.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.52 mi
Kilometers
33.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.52 mi
Kilometers
50.72 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Grove Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in Luther
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luther
2026-04-23T11:13
Arrive Pine Grove Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luther
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Baldwin
MI

Village in Michigan

From Luther
15.7 mi
00h 27m
To Pine Grove Beach
15.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Luther and Pine Grove Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Luther and Pine Grove Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on East Old M 63

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Old M 63

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Kings Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Old M 63

    4 mi · 7 min · East Old M 63

  4. 4

    Continue on East Old M-63

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Old M-63

  5. 5

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 76th Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · West 76th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Star Lake Drive

    3.8 mi · 9 min · South Star Lake Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Boxelder Avenue

    817 ft · 39 sec · South Boxelder Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Pine Grove Beach Drive

    8 m · 1 sec · West Pine Grove Beach Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pine Grove Beach Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Luther and Pine Grove Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Old M 63
6.1 mi · 19%
West 76th Street
3.87 mi · 12%
South Star Lake Drive
3.8 mi · 12%
East Old M-63
2.14 mi · 7%
North Kings Highway
1 mi · 3%
South Boxelder Avenue
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwin
00h 27m from Luther
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Luther and Mostly Sunny near Pine Grove Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Luther to Pine Grove Beach?

The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Luther and 15.8 miles from Pine Grove Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Luther and Mostly Sunny near Pine Grove Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Baldwin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baldwin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baldwin.

BUS

Reed City, Michigan

28 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
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Big Rapids, Michigan

37 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
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Cadillac, Michigan

54 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

64 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luther and Pine Grove Beach. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.02 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Luther

Human settlement in Lake County, Michigan, United States of America

Population322
Coordinates44.0402900, -85.6825600
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pine Grove Beach

Pine Grove Beach is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.8219600, -85.9620100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Luther (-85.68256, 44.04029)
End: Pine Grove Beach (-85.96201, 43.82196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.37
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.19 $8.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.72 $9.44
Premium $4.65 $5.17 $10.33
Diesel $5.30 $5.89 $11.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Luther and Pine Grove Beach. The current time is 11:13:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.