Where is Holt, Michigan, USA?

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Where is Holt Located? - Holt is a city located in the Clay/Clinton County of Michigan, United States. Holt lies between 46.7208453 Degrees North latitudes and 112.0707455 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Holt, Michigan

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Where is Holt?: The Google Map showing the location of Holt in the U.S. state of Michigan.

Where is Holt Located?

Holt is a city located in the Holt is located in Ingham County of Michigan, United States. Holt lies between 46.7208453 Degrees North latitudes and 112.0707455 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Holt city is 25625 people and the city has a total area of 15.66 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Holt, Michigan Quick Facts

Property Information
CommunityHolt
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
State CapitalLansing
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude42.6406° N
Longitude84.5147° W
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Land Area15.67 sq mi
Water Area0.15 sq mi
Total Area15.82 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)24,620 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 1,571 per sq mi
ZIP Code48842
Area Code517
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code26-39020
Congressional DistrictMichigan's 7th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Holt, Michigan

  • Lansing, Michigan - North - 7 mi
  • East Lansing, Michigan - Northeast - 10 mi
  • Mason, Michigan - South - 8 mi
  • Okemos, Michigan - East - 8 mi
  • Haslett, Michigan - Northeast - 13 mi
  • Grand Ledge, Michigan - Northwest - 18 mi
  • Charlotte, Michigan - West - 23 mi
  • Jackson, Michigan - Southeast - 37 mi
  • Howell, Michigan - East - 40 mi
  • Battle Creek, Michigan - West - 54 mi

Driving Distances from Holt, Michigan

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
LansingMichigan715 minutes
MasonMichigan812 minutes
OkemosMichigan815 minutes
East LansingMichigan1018 minutes
HaslettMichigan1322 minutes
Grand LedgeMichigan1825 minutes
CharlotteMichigan2330 minutes
JacksonMichigan3745 minutes
HowellMichigan4050 minutes
Battle CreekMichigan541 hour

Transportation and Connectivity in Holt, Michigan

Transportation Details
Airport NameCapital Region International Airport
IATA CodeLAN
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysUS Highway 127, Interstate 96 (nearby), Interstate 496 (nearby), M-99
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at East Lansing
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCapital Area Transportation Authority (CATA)
  • US Highway 127 is the primary north-south route connecting Holt with Lansing, Jackson, and central Michigan.
  • Interstate 96 provides regional access to Detroit, Grand Rapids, and other major Michigan cities.
  • Interstate 496 connects Holt with downtown Lansing and nearby business districts.
  • M-99 links Holt with Eaton Rapids, Lansing, and neighboring communities.
  • Capital Region International Airport, about 13 miles north, provides domestic commercial air service.

What are top Places to Visit in Holt, Michigan

Landmark Name Type
Valhalla ParkCommunity Park
Veterans Memorial GardensMemorial Park
Hawk Island ParkCounty Park
Potter Park ZooZoo
Michigan State CapitolHistoric Landmark
Michigan History CenterMuseum
Fenner Nature CenterNature Preserve
Michigan State University CampusUniversity Campus
R.E. Olds Transportation MuseumMuseum
Woldumar Nature CenterNature Center

Colleges and Universities in Holt, Michigan

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Michigan State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, engineering, agriculture, and business
Lansing Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training and university transfer programs
Davenport UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, technology, and healthcare education
Great Lakes Christian CollegePrivateUniversityBiblical studies and Christian leadership
Delhi Charter Township SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Holt, Michigan

Sycamore Creek, Cedar River, Grand River, Aurelius Drain, Holt Drain, Hawk Island Lake, Pine Lake, Park Lake

Golf Courses in Holt, Michigan

College Fields Golf Club, Forest Akers Golf Courses, Eagle Eye Golf Club, Hawk Hollow Golf Course, Timber Ridge Golf Club, Royal Scot Golf & Bowl, Groesbeck Golf Course

Holt, Michigan — Key Historical Facts

  • Holt was established in the mid-nineteenth century after the arrival of the Michigan Central Railroad, which encouraged settlement and commercial growth.
  • The community was named after entrepreneur Benjamin Holt, whose family contributed to the area's early development.
  • Agriculture remained the foundation of Holt's economy for many decades before residential growth accelerated during the twentieth century.
  • Following World War II, Holt expanded rapidly as a suburban community serving the greater Lansing metropolitan area.
  • Today, Holt is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, quality schools, convenient transportation links, and proximity to Michigan State University and downtown Lansing.

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