Origin
Dalton, MI
Morning in Dalton on Saturday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dalton, MI to Norton Shores, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norton Shores, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dalton, MI to Norton Shores, MI covers 11.6 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Whitehall Road, Seaway Drive, Henry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on Whitehall Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 11.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Whitehall Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near West Tyler Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Tyler Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Whitehall Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 31 BUS / Moses J Jones Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Tyler Road
Turn left onto West Tyler Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Whitehall Road
Turn right onto Whitehall Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 31 BUS / Moses J Jones Parkway
Merge onto US 31 BUS / Moses J Jones Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Moses J Jones Parkway
Take the exit onto Moses J Jones Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Norton Avenue
Turn right onto West Norton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Seaway Drive | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Henry Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Veteran's Memorial Causeway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Moses J Jones Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Webster Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Norton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Tyler Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Whitehall Road
— 3.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton, MI and Norton Shores, MI.
1
Start on this road
206 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Tyler Road
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Tyler Road
3
Turn right onto Whitehall Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Whitehall Road
4
Continue on M 120
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Veteran's Memorial Causeway
5
Merge onto US 31 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Moses J Jones Parkway
6
Take the exit onto Moses J Jones Parkway
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Moses J Jones Parkway
7
Continue on West Webster Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Webster Avenue
8
Take the ramp onto Seaway Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Seaway Drive
9
Take the exit
408 ft
·
14 sec
10
Turn right onto West Norton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Norton Avenue
11
Turn left onto Henry Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Henry Street
12
Arrive at destination
Henry Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Norton Shores, MI
Morning in Norton Shores on Saturday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dalton, MI to Norton Shores, MI covers 11.6 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whitehall Road, Seaway Drive, Henry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Dalton, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Tyler Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Whitehall Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 31 BUS / Moses J Jones Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Dalton, MI to Norton Shores, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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