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Trip from Grant, MI to Croton, 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

Save up to 6 min
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.

Downtown Grant, MI, MI

Grant, MI

cottonbro studio

township in Newaygo County, Michigan

Croton, 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 Grant to Croton is an efficient choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a spontaneous day trip. Because the distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy logistics. Budgeting just $2 for fuel should comfortably cover your trip, allowing you to focus on the road ahead. This local route is ideal for those who prefer straightforward travel without the complexity of a long-haul journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Croton Drive 7.1 mi 10m
Mason Drive 5.1 mi 7m
State Road 1 mi 2m
Adams Street 0.4 mi <1m
Croton Hardy Drive 0.3 mi <1m
State Highway 37 0.1 mi <1m
South Maple Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Croton Drive — 7.1 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grant, MI and Croton, MI.

1

Start on M 37

156 ft · 6 sec · South Maple Street
2

Continue on M 37

4.8 mi · 6 min · Mason Drive
3

Continue on M 37

0.1 mi · 14 sec · State Highway 37
4

Continue on M 37; M 82

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Mason Drive
5

Continue on M 37; M 82

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Adams Street
6

Continue on M 37; M 82

0.9 mi · 2 min · State Road
7

Turn right onto State Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · State Road
8

Continue on Croton Drive

7.1 mi · 10 min · Croton Drive
9

Continue on Croton Hardy Drive

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Croton Hardy Drive
10

Arrive at destination

Croton Hardy Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
6.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | State Road

Turn right onto State Road

Navigation decision point

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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Grant, MI

Late night in Grant on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 15 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 2:10AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Croton, MI

Late night in Croton on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

1 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 local drive rather than a monotonous interstate experience. With 100% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will navigate primarily via Croton Drive, Mason Drive, and State Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 7.1 miles on Croton Drive, which requires your attention as the road winds through the countryside. Behind the wheel, you will notice the transition from the local streets of Grant to the winding paths leading toward Croton. It is a technical drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 21-minute duration.

Only 1% 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: 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. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near State Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Grant, MI to Croton, MI is easy. At 21m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.6 miles (State Road): Navigation decision point.

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.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.6 miles (State Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Croton, 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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