How far is Spring Arbor, MI from Grand Ledge, MI?
The driving distance from Spring Arbor, MI to Grand Ledge, MI is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Mason County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Arbor and Grand Ledge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Arbor and Grand Ledge.
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Start on the route
131 m · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2344 ft · 58 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Turn straight onto M-60
2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
2366 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 127 North: Lansing
134 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward M 43 WEST: Grand Ledge
1545 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto West Saginaw Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Saginaw Highway
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Turn right onto South Clinton Street
2635 ft · 1 min · South Clinton Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2644 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Arbor and Grand Ledge.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
32.6 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Arbor and Partly Sunny near Grand Ledge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Arbor to Grand Ledge?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Spring Arbor and 28.5 miles from Grand Ledge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.59 one way or $17.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Arbor and Partly Sunny near Grand Ledge.
Stop Ideas Near Eden
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 Eden.
East Lansing station
Jackson station
Albion station
Durand Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Arbor and Grand Ledge. Straight-line distance: 39.15 mi (63.01 km).
#1 Spring Arbor
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 7,734 |
| Coordinates | 42.2050400, -84.5527400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Ledge
City in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 7,881 |
| Coordinates | 42.7533700, -84.7463800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Ledge (-84.74638, 42.75337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.27 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
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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