Origin
Allendale, MI
Late night in Allendale on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allendale, MI to Hudsonville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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Hudsonville, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Allendale and Hudsonville, you are looking at a brief 11.4-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. This short trip is entirely localized within the Michigan Midwest, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy travel budgets, as the fuel cost is estimated at just $2. Because there are zero required stops along the way, you can easily complete this drive in one go. It is a straightforward, practical route for anyone needing to navigate between these two communities without the complexity of long-distance travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 36th Avenue | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Fillmore Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 56th Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lake Michigan Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Van Buren Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
36th Avenue
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allendale, MI and Hudsonville, MI.
1
Start on M 45
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Lake Michigan Drive
2
Take the exit
133 ft
·
4 sec
3
Merge onto M 45
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Michigan Drive
4
Turn right onto 56th Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
56th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Fillmore Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Fillmore Street
6
Turn right onto 36th Avenue
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
36th Avenue
7
Turn left onto Van Buren Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Van Buren Street
8
Arrive at destination
Van Buren Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Merge onto M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
56th Avenue
Turn right onto 56th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Fillmore Street
Turn left onto Fillmore Street
Navigation decision point
3
6.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
36th Avenue
Turn right onto 36th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
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
Hudsonville, MI
Late night in Hudsonville on Sunday
Local time
12:23 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
17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your journey relies on navigating 36th Avenue, Fillmore Street, and 56th Avenue to reach your destination. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on 36th Avenue, spanning 4.8 miles of the total distance. Because the path is composed entirely of local roads, you should prepare for a slower pace that requires more frequent adjustments behind the wheel compared to a straight highway shot. The character of the road remains consistent throughout, prioritizing local connectivity over rapid transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on 36th 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 0.1 miles in.
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 17m 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 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.1 miles (M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.7 miles (56th 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 17m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 4.8 miles on 36th 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 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.1 miles (M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.7 miles (56th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hudsonville, 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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