How far is Saugatuck, MI from Warren, MI?
The driving distance from Saugatuck, MI to Warren, MI is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saugatuck and Warren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saugatuck and Warren.
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Start on the route
146 m · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Culver Street
624 ft · 18 sec · Culver Street
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Turn slight left onto Allegan Street
1871 ft · 51 sec · Allegan Street
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Continue on Old Allegan Road
656 ft · 22 sec · Old Allegan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Blue Star Highway
35 m · 4 sec · Blue Star Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Blue Star Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 196 North, US 31 North: Holland
1243 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway
19.6 mi · 21 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 6 East: Lansing
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.4 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
848 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway
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Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on South Chrysler Drive
893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive
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Turn left
91 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road
152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Van Dyke Avenue
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on East 11 Mile Road
1225 ft · 30 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Continue on East 11 Mile Road
1 km · 1 min · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn right
116 m · 31 sec
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Turn left
49 m · 12 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 Saugatuck and Warren.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saugatuck and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Warren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saugatuck to Warren?
The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Saugatuck and 94.1 miles from Warren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.46 one way or $60.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saugatuck and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Warren.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
East Lansing station
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Durand Union Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saugatuck and Warren. Straight-line distance: 162.64 mi (261.75 km).
#1 Saugatuck
City in Allegan County in the U.
| Population | 3,408 |
| Coordinates | 42.6550200, -86.2019800 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warren
City in the U.
| Population | 2,050 |
| Coordinates | 42.4904400, -83.0130400 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren (-83.01304, 42.49044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $4.59 | $30.46 | $60.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $34.78 | $69.56 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $38.75 | $77.50 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $42.96 | $85.92 |
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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