How far is Petrieville, MI from Eaton Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Petrieville, MI to Eaton Rapids, MI is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil township in Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petrieville and Eaton Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petrieville and Eaton Rapids.
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Start on Arch Road
55 m · 14 sec · Arch Road
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Turn left onto Petrieville Highway
1.1 km · 3 min · Petrieville Highway
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Turn left onto South Michigan Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Michigan Road
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Continue on Michigan Street
2802 ft · 47 sec · Michigan Street
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Continue on Canal Street
1385 ft · 31 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2042 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
13 m · 1 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petrieville and Eaton Rapids.
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.
South Michigan Road
Turn left onto South Michigan Road
1.26 mi · 00h 02m
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 Likely leaving Petrieville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eaton Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petrieville to Eaton Rapids?
The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?
Aurelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Petrieville and 1.6 miles from Eaton Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Petrieville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eaton Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Aurelius
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 Aurelius.
East Lansing station
Jackson station
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petrieville and Eaton Rapids. Straight-line distance: 2.53 mi (4.07 km).
#1 Petrieville
Petrieville is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5355900, -84.6213700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eaton Rapids
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.5092000, -84.6558100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-84.655808, 42.5093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.41 | $0.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.47 | $0.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.51 | $1.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
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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