How far is Mattawan, MI from Battle Creek, MI?
The driving distance from Mattawan, MI to Battle Creek, MI is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mattawan and Battle Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mattawan and Battle Creek.
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Start on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
20 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 194, M 66: Battle Creek
2189 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
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Turn right onto East Hamblin Avenue
590 ft · 12 sec · East Hamblin Avenue
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Continue on Hamblin Street
107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street
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Continue on East State Street
152 m · 24 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
8 m · 2 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 Mattawan and Battle Creek.
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.
North Main Street
Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mattawan and Chance Rain Showers near Battle Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mattawan to Battle Creek?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Galesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Mattawan and 18.8 miles from Battle Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.38 one way or $10.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mattawan and Chance Rain Showers near Battle Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Galesburg
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 Galesburg.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mattawan and Battle Creek. Straight-line distance: 31.88 mi (51.31 km).
#1 Mattawan
City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 42.2094800, -85.7844500 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Battle Creek
The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.
| Population | 50,799 |
| Coordinates | 42.3173000, -85.1781600 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Battle Creek (-85.17816, 42.3173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.08 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
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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