Origin
Zeeland, MI
Afternoon in Zeeland on Friday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Zeeland, MI to Allendale, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 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 22m
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.
Zeeland, MI
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Allendale, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Zeeland, MI to Allendale, MI covers 14.2 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 72nd Avenue, Chicago Drive, 68th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on 72nd Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.2 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 14.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
72nd Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 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 3.8 miles in near 72nd Avenue.
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 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 3.8 miles (72nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (68th Avenue): 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.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
72nd Avenue
Turn right onto 72nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Fillmore Street
Turn right onto Fillmore Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
68th Avenue
Turn left onto 68th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Turn left onto M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 72nd Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Chicago Drive | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 68th Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Fillmore Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lake Michigan Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Byron Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
72nd Avenue
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zeeland, MI and Allendale, MI.
1
Start on East Main Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Avenue
2
Continue on Byron Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Byron Road
3
Turn left onto M 121
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Chicago Drive
4
Continue on M 121
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Chicago Drive
5
Turn right onto 72nd Avenue
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
72nd Avenue
6
Turn right onto Fillmore Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Fillmore Street
7
Turn left onto 68th Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
68th Avenue
8
Turn right onto M 45
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Lake Michigan Drive
9
Take the exit
133 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left onto M 45
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Lake Michigan Drive
11
Arrive at destination
M 45
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
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
Allendale, MI
Afternoon in Allendale on Friday
Local time
12:41 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
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 Zeeland, MI to Allendale, MI covers 14.2 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 72nd Avenue, Chicago Drive, 68th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Zeeland, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.22 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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (72nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (68th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Zeeland, 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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