How far is Midland, MI from Hope, MI?
The driving distance from Midland, MI to Hope, MI is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midland and Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland and Hope.
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Start on Jerome Street
944 ft · 33 sec · Jerome Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Indian Street
1024 ft · 25 sec · West Indian Street
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Turn straight onto Eastman Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Eastman Avenue
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Take the ramp right
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 30: West Branch
2048 ft · 50 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Road
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Turn right onto East Shaffer Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Shaffer Road
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Turn left onto North Hope Road
2836 ft · 2 min · North Hope Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hope Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midland and Hope.
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.
Eastman Avenue
Take the ramp right
6.59 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Midland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midland to Hope?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Midland and 8.5 miles from Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Midland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midland and Hope. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.1 km).
#1 Midland
The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.
| Population | 41,616 |
| Coordinates | 43.6155800, -84.2472100 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hope
Township in Midland County, Michigan
| Population | 1,373 |
| Coordinates | 43.7644700, -84.3380500 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hope Road (-84.338728, 43.764479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
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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