Origin
Grand Haven, MI
Late night in Grand Haven on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Haven, MI to Allendale, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Haven, MI
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Allendale, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Haven, MI to Allendale, MI covers 19 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Michigan Drive, US-31, South Beacon Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on Lake Michigan Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 19 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Michigan Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 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 around 0.4 miles in near US 31 / South Beacon Boulevard.
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 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 31 / South Beacon Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 31 / West Olive Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31 / South Beacon Boulevard
Turn right onto US 31 / South Beacon Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 31 / West Olive Road
Turn left onto US 31 / West Olive Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Turn right onto M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Navigation decision point
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Turn left onto M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Michigan Drive | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| US-31 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| South Beacon Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Olive Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lake Michigan Drive
— 11.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Haven, MI and Allendale, MI.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 31
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Beacon Boulevard
3
Continue on US 31
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US-31
4
Take the exit
225 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn left onto US 31
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Olive Road
6
Turn right onto M 45
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Lake Michigan Drive
7
Take the exit
133 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn left onto M 45
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Lake Michigan Drive
9
Arrive at destination
M 45
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Allendale, MI
Late night in Allendale on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Grand Haven, MI to Allendale, MI covers 19 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Michigan Drive, US-31, South Beacon Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Grand Haven, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.97 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 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 31 / South Beacon Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 31 / West Olive Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Grand Haven, MI to Allendale, 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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