How far is Otsego, MI from South Haven Highlands, MI?
The driving distance from Otsego, MI to South Haven Highlands, MI is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Allegan County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Otsego and South Haven Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Otsego and South Haven Highlands.
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Start on East Allegan Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · East Allegan Street
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Marshall Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Canal Street
35 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Canal Street
50 m · 2 sec · North Canal Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
563 ft · 15 sec · North Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Cutler Street
879 ft · 11 sec · Cutler Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Road
3078 ft · 42 sec · Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto Monroe Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Monroe Road
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Continue on 118th Avenue
12.2 mi · 17 min · 118th Avenue
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Turn left onto Blue Star Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Blue Star Highway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1995 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeshore Drive
42 m · 6 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Otsego and South Haven Highlands.
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.
118th Avenue
Continue on 118th Avenue
12.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Otsego and Mostly Sunny near South Haven Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Otsego to South Haven Highlands?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Fennville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Otsego and 18.5 miles from South Haven Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Otsego and Mostly Sunny near South Haven Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Fennville
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 Fennville.
Holland station
Bangor
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Otsego and South Haven Highlands. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.95 km).
#1 Otsego
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 5,923 |
| Coordinates | 42.4605900, -85.6964100 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Haven Highlands
South Haven Highlands is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4517000, -86.2564200 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Haven Highlands (-86.25642, 42.4517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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