Origin
Zeeland, MI
Afternoon in Zeeland on Saturday
Local time
4:02 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 18, 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 mostly surface roads. 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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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 Saturday
Local time
4:02 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.
What kind of drive is this?
14.2 mi in 21m 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.
11 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?
3/10
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 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.
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
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Allendale, 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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