Origin
Cedar Springs, MI
Late night in Cedar Springs on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Springs, MI to Sparta, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Springs, MI
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Sparta, MI
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Cedar Springs and Sparta, Michigan, is a quick 12.4-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily managed in a single day and requires no overnight stops. You will navigate primarily via South Main Street, Northland Drive, and 14 Mile Road Northeast. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute across the Midwest. It serves as a straightforward local connection rather than a destination-heavy vacation route. Whether you are running errands or visiting nearby towns, you will find this quick transit simple and efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Mile Road Northeast | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Northland Drive | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| 14 Mile Road Northeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Edgerton Avenue Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Division Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
13 Mile Road Northeast
— 5.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Springs, MI and Sparta, MI.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on Northland Drive
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Northland Drive
4
Turn right onto M 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
14 Mile Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto B-72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgerton Avenue Northeast
6
Turn right onto B-72
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
13 Mile Road Northeast
7
Continue on B-72
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Division Street
8
Turn right onto North State Street
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
North State Street
9
Arrive at destination
North State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
M 57 / 14 Mile Road Northeast
Turn right onto M 57 / 14 Mile Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
B-72 / Edgerton Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto B-72 / Edgerton Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
B-72 / 13 Mile Road Northeast
Turn right onto B-72 / 13 Mile Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
3
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
North State Street
Turn right onto North State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
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
Sparta, MI
Late night in Sparta on Sunday
Local time
12:17 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
19 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
19m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will remain on local roads for the entire duration of the trip. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on South Main Street is zero miles, indicating a constant need for navigation through turns. The personality of this drive is defined by its local, winding nature. You should be prepared to navigate through changing road conditions as you transition between these smaller thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on 13 Mile Road Northeast.
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 South Main Street.
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 19m drive. You will face about 5 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (M 57 / 14 Mile Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (B-72 / Edgerton Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 5.9 miles on 13 Mile Road Northeast. 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (M 57 / 14 Mile Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (B-72 / Edgerton Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sparta, 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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