Origin
Coopersville, MI
Late night in Coopersville on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coopersville, MI to Allendale, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.6 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 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coopersville, MI
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Allendale, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Coopersville and Allendale, Michigan, you are in for a quick trip covering just 7.6 miles. This local drive typically takes about 12 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of approximately $1, it is an incredibly affordable commute within the Midwest. You will navigate primarily via South 68th Avenue, West Randall Street, and Madison Street to reach your destination. Because the total duration is so short, you certainly do not need to worry about overnight splits or complex travel logistics. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two nearby Michigan communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 68th Avenue | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| West Randall Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Madison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Danforth Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lake Michigan Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South 68th Avenue
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coopersville, MI and Allendale, MI.
1
Start on Main Street
496 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 1st Street
268 ft
·
13 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto Danforth Street
183 ft
·
13 sec
·
Danforth Street
4
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Madison Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto West Randall Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Randall Street
6
Enter roundabout onto B-35
245 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 68th Avenue
7
Continue on B-35
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South 68th Avenue
8
Turn left
188 ft
·
16 sec
9
Turn uturn onto M 45
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lake Michigan Drive
10
Arrive at destination
M 45
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.6 — 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
|
1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Danforth Street
Turn right onto Danforth Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Madison Street
Turn left onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Randall Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Randall Street
Navigation decision point
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Turn uturn onto M 45 / Lake Michigan Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
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
Allendale, MI
Late night in Allendale on Sunday
Local time
12:20 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
18 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
12m 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 driving experience that stays entirely off the highway. You won’t encounter any high-speed interstate stretches here, as the route is comprised of 0% highway driving. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey occurs over 6.1 miles along South 68th Avenue, where you can settle into a steady pace. Because the road relies on surface streets, the character of the drive is defined by frequent turns rather than long, monotonous hauls. Staying alert is key as you transition through these local roads, which offer a very different feel compared to a standard highway commute.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on South 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 around 0.1 miles in near 1st 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 12m drive. You will face about 7 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 (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Danforth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 12m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 6.1 miles on South 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: at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Danforth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Madison Street): 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 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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