Getting Here
Located in Southwest Michigan, River Country Tourism Council serves the Greater St. Joseph County.
Located two and a half hours from Detroit and Chicago, and close to other Midwestern cities, visit our area to experience the hidden gem of southwest Michigan. With fine dining, outdoor activities, arts and culture, Amish Meandering and the longest covered bridge in Michigan, River Country is just waiting to be explored. Settle in for a few days in one of our beautiful lodging facilities to take a break, relax and enjoy the view of River Country.
From Chicago…
Traveling from Chicago, take the I-80/90 Toll Road and exit onto Middlebury (US-131) or Exit 121, Sturgis (M-66 North).
From Detroit…
From Detroit, take I-94 west to M-66 south (exit 98A in Battle Creek). Follow M-66 south to the northeast corner of St. Joseph county. M-66 will take you directly to Sturgis, or you can pick up M-60 west to Mendon and Three Rivers, or M-86 west to Centreville and Three Rivers.
Another option is taking I-94 west to US-131 south (in Kalamazoo). This is a direct route to Three Rivers.
A third option takes you along US-12, the “Old Salk Trail”, an ancient Native American trail used by the settlers to travel between Detroit and Chicago. Take I-94 west to M-60 south and proceed to US-12 west (in Coldwater). This route is dotted with historic towns and has many unique antique shops and markets. The city of Sturgis is the first to greet you as you enter River Country.
From the North…
From the north, take US-131 south, which brings you to the historic town of Three Rivers and Constantine, farther south of Three Rivers.
From the South…
From the south, taking the I-80/90 Toll Road is the fastest route, once you make your way to northern Indiana by the Michigan border. Exit onto Middlebury, US-131 north, or exit 121 Howe-LaGrange (Sturgis M-66 north).
