How far is South Haven, MI from Carrollton, MI?
The driving distance from South Haven, MI to Carrollton, MI is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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.
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Haven and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Haven and Carrollton.
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Start on Phoenix Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Phoenix Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway
32 mi · 35 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1700 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
33.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46
2891 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Edgar Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Edgar Road
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road
21 mi · 29 min · Howard City Edmore Road
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Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road
960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
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Continue on Northwest Monroe Road
2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road
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Continue on West Monroe Road
11 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Road
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue
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Continue on East Washington Street
3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn left onto South Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Michigan Avenue
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Continue on North Michigan Avenue
1052 ft · 31 sec · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Weiss Street
1351 ft · 40 sec · Weiss Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollton Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Road
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Turn left onto Mapleridge Road
988 ft · 45 sec · Mapleridge Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
60 m · 9 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Haven and Carrollton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Merge slight right
33.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Haven and Sunny then Smoke near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Haven to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Pierson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from South Haven and 86.7 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Haven and Sunny then Smoke near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Pierson
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 Pierson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Haven and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 139.17 mi (223.98 km).
#1 South Haven
Township in Van Buren County, Michigan
| Population | 4,325 |
| Coordinates | 42.4030900, -86.2736400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrollton
Township of Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,606 |
| Coordinates | 43.4586400, -83.9302500 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-83.93025, 43.45864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
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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