How far is Petrieville, MI from Grand Ledge, MI?

The driving distance from Petrieville, MI to Grand Ledge, MI is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.84 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.34 mi
26.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.34 mi
Kilometers
26.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.84 mi
Kilometers
38.37 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Ledge
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Petrieville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Petrieville
2026-04-15T06:09
Arrive Grand Ledge
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Petrieville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Potterville
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Petrieville
10.9 mi
00h 16m
To Grand Ledge
13 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Petrieville and Grand Ledge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Petrieville and Grand Ledge.

  1. 1

    Start on Arch Road

    55 m · 14 sec · Arch Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Petrieville Highway

    1.1 km · 3 min · Petrieville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Michigan Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · South Michigan Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermontville Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Vermontville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Potterville Street

    2495 ft · 53 sec · Potterville Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Hartel Road

    7.5 mi · 10 min · North Hartel Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Clinton Street

    2635 ft · 1 min · South Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2644 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Petrieville and Grand Ledge.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Hartel Road
7.47 mi · 31%
South Michigan Road
6.16 mi · 26%
Vermontville Highway
5.93 mi · 25%
Petrieville Highway
0.69 mi · 3%
East Jefferson Street
0.5 mi · 2%
South Clinton Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Hartel Road

Continue on North Hartel Road

7.47 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potterville
00h 16m from Petrieville
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Petrieville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grand Ledge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Petrieville to Grand Ledge?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Potterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Petrieville and 13 miles from Grand Ledge.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Petrieville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grand Ledge.

Stop Ideas Near Potterville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Potterville, 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 Potterville.

RAIL

East Lansing station

22 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

42 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

50 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Petrieville and Grand Ledge. Straight-line distance: 16.34 mi (26.29 km).

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#1 Petrieville

Petrieville is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.5355900, -84.6213700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Grand Ledge

#2 Grand Ledge

City in Michigan, United States of America

Population7,881
Coordinates42.7533700, -84.7463800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Arch Road (-84.621189, 42.535592)
End: West Jefferson Street (-84.746366, 42.753341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.57 $7.15
Premium $4.65 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $5.30 $4.46 $8.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Petrieville and Grand Ledge. The current time is 06:09:58.

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.