How far is Sturgis, MI from Martin, MI?

The driving distance from Sturgis, MI to Martin, MI is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.1 mi
01h 16m
Flight
52.23 mi
84.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.23 mi
Kilometers
84.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.1 mi
Kilometers
106.37 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martin
Mon, Nov 2, 1:17 AM EST
Return by in Sturgis
Mon, Nov 2, 2:33 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturgis
2026-11-02T00:01
Arrive Martin
Mon, Nov 2, 1:17 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturgis
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Flowerfield
MI

Township in St.

From Sturgis
33.1 mi
00h 38m
To Martin
33.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
66°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Martin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Martin.

  1. 1

    Start on West Chicago Road

    12.7 mi · 15 min · West Chicago Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto White Pigeon Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · White Pigeon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Constantine Bypass

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Constantine Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on US-131

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US-131

  5. 5

    Continue on South Grand Street

    30.1 mi · 33 min · South Grand Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 222: Martin, Watson

    867 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 116th Avenue

    1790 ft · 28 sec · 116th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Allegan Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · West Allegan Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    37 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Martin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Grand Street
30.1 mi · 46%
US-131
16.6 mi · 25%
West Chicago Road
12.7 mi · 19%
Constantine Bypass
4.19 mi · 6%
White Pigeon Road
1.47 mi · 2%
West Allegan Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Grand Street

Continue on South Grand Street

30.1 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowerfield
00h 38m from Sturgis
Leave By
3:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sturgis and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Martin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Martin?

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Flowerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Sturgis and 33.1 miles from Martin.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sturgis and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Martin.

Stop Ideas Near Flowerfield

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

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

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

26 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

38 mi away
200 Depot Drive
RAIL

Bangor

46 mi away
541 Railroad St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

48 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Martin. Straight-line distance: 52.23 mi (84.06 km).

Sturgis

#1 Sturgis

City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States

Population2,207
Coordinates41.7992200, -85.4191500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Martin

#2 Martin

Village in Michigan, USA

Population408
Coordinates42.5369800, -85.6416800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Sturgis (-85.41915, 41.79922)
End: Martin (-85.64168, 42.53698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.83 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.32
4.66 gal · 17.66 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.58 $10.66 $21.32
Mid-grade $5.22 $12.15 $24.30
Premium $5.82 $13.56 $27.12
Diesel $6.69 $15.58 $31.16

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 · Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sturgis and Martin. The current time is 00:01:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.