Origin
Croton, MI
Late night in Croton on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croton, MI to Grant, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.1 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 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Croton, MI
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Grant, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Michigan’s Midwest, the 14.1-mile journey from Croton to Grant is a straightforward local trip. You can expect to spend about 21 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a half-day outing or a simple point-to-point commute. With a minimal fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical route that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via Croton Drive, South Mason Drive, and State Road. Since the entire trip is local, you can easily complete it in a single day, offering you plenty of flexibility to explore either town at your own pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Croton Drive | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| South Mason Drive | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Adams Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mason Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Croton Hardy Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 37 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Maple Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Croton Drive
— 7.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croton, MI and Grant, MI.
1
Start on Croton Hardy Drive
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Croton Hardy Drive
2
Continue on Croton Drive
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Croton Drive
3
Continue on State Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Road
4
Continue on M 37; M 82
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
5
Continue on M 37; M 82
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Adams Street
6
Continue on M 37; M 82
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mason Drive
7
Continue on M 37
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 37
8
Continue on M 37
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Mason Drive
9
Arrive at destination
M 37
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 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 | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
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
Grant, MI
Late night in Grant on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 20 mph
98% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:43PM EDT until April 14 at 12:10AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:43PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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
12 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
21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 experience as you navigate this local route, which features no major highway segments. You will spend your time on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, requiring your full attention at the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.1-mile segment along Croton Drive. Because the route is entirely local, the pace remains steady and rhythmic rather than fast-paced. It is a practical drive that favors navigating smaller roads over the monotony of a typical highway grind.
Only 1% 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: 7.1 mi on Croton Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Croton, MI to Grant, MI is easy. At 21m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croton, MI to Grant, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
848 ft
712 ft
Total Climb
172 ft
Total Descent
92 ft
Highest Point
848 ft
~13.1 mi in
Elevation Range
137 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.1 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 (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Croton Drive. 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croton, MI to Grant, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grant, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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