How far is Warren, MI from Saugatuck, MI?
The driving distance from Warren, MI to Saugatuck, MI is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warren and Saugatuck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren and Saugatuck.
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Start on the route
130 m · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Burg Road
113 m · 18 sec · Burg Road
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Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
1644 ft · 39 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Continue on East 11 Mile Road
1293 ft · 40 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
24 mi · 26 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
44.5 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 196 West: Holland
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
22.7 mi · 24 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR A2: Saugatuck, Douglas
2282 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Blue Star Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Allegan Road
659 ft · 18 sec · Old Allegan Road
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Continue on Allegan Street
1871 ft · 51 sec · Allegan Street
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Turn slight right onto Lake Street
77 m · 7 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Culver Street
113 m · 12 sec · Culver Street
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Turn right
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
8 m · 2 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 Warren and Saugatuck.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
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 Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Warren and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saugatuck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warren to Saugatuck?
The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 94.1 miles from Warren and 94.4 miles from Saugatuck.
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 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Warren and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saugatuck.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warren and Saugatuck. Straight-line distance: 162.64 mi (261.75 km).
#1 Warren
City in the U.
| Population | 2,050 |
| Coordinates | 42.4904400, -83.0130400 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saugatuck
City in Allegan County in the U.
| Population | 3,408 |
| Coordinates | 42.6550200, -86.2019800 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saugatuck (-86.20198, 42.65502)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $34.89 | $69.77 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $38.87 | $77.74 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $43.09 | $86.18 |
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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