Origin
Allendale, MI
Late night in Allendale on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allendale, MI to Coopersville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
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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Coopersville, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Allendale and Coopersville, this 7.4-mile trek is about as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend approximately 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the entire route stays within the Midwest, you will find the environment consistent and familiar. You can easily budget just $1 for fuel, keeping your travel costs exceptionally low for this short hop. Because the drive is so brief, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Michigan communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 68th Avenue | 6 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Randall Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 64th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lake Michigan Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
68th Avenue
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allendale, MI and Coopersville, MI.
1
Start on M 45
101 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Michigan Drive
2
Turn right onto 68th Avenue
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
68th Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto West Randall Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Randall Street
4
Continue on West Randall Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Randall Street
5
Turn left onto North 64th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North 64th Avenue
6
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
68th Avenue
Turn right onto 68th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West Randall Street
Enter roundabout onto West Randall Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
North 64th Avenue
Turn left onto North 64th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.29 | $2.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Coopersville, MI
Late night in Coopersville on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on the road rather than cruising on an interstate. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed traffic or monotonous stretches of pavement. Your journey relies on navigation through 68th Avenue, West Randall Street, and North 64th Avenue to reach your destination. Because there are no long highway stretches, the drive feels more like a direct local commute than a sprawling road trip. Be ready to manage several turns as you transition between these specific local roads to complete your short 7.4-mile excursion.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on 68th 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 early in the drive near 68th 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 11m drive. You will face about 4 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 (68th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (West Randall Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.5 miles (North 64th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Allendale, MI
Full guide →Not to be confused with Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Grand Rapids is in West Michigan, in the United States. Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan with a population of just under 200,000 in the city limits (2018), and nearly 570,000 in the surrounding county (2010). The federal West Michigan metropolitan area, which includes Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and Holland (and some intervening farmland), has 1.4 million people (2010).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m 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 6 miles on 68th 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: near the start (68th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (West Randall Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.5 miles (North 64th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coopersville, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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