Origin
Allendale, MI
Afternoon in Allendale on Saturday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allendale, MI to Zeeland, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allendale, MI
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Zeeland, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allendale, MI to Zeeland, MI covers 13.8 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 72nd Avenue, 68th Avenue, Chicago Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on 72nd Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 72nd Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| 68th Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| Chicago Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Washington Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Fillmore Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Lake Michigan Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Centennial Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
72nd Avenue
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allendale, MI and Zeeland, MI.
1
Start on M 45
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Lake Michigan Drive
2
Take the exit
133 ft
·
4 sec
3
Merge onto M 45
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Lake Michigan Drive
4
Turn right onto 68th Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
68th Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto Fillmore Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Fillmore Street
6
Turn left onto 72nd Avenue
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
72nd Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto M 121
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago Drive
8
Continue on Chicago Drive
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Chicago Drive
9
Continue on East Washington Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Washington Avenue
10
Turn left onto North Centennial Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Centennial Street
11
Turn right onto East Main Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
East Main Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Merge onto M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
68th Avenue
Turn right onto 68th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Fillmore Street
At end of road, turn right onto Fillmore Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
M 121 / Chicago Drive
At end of road, turn right onto M 121 / Chicago Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Zeeland, MI
Afternoon in Zeeland on Saturday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
13.8 mi in 20m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on 72nd Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.1 miles (M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.2 miles (68th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on 72nd Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.1 miles (M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.2 miles (68th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Zeeland, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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