How far is Addison, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?

The driving distance from Addison, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.61 mi
02h 01m
Flight
95.32 mi
153.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.32 mi
Kilometers
153.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.61 mi
Kilometers
206.98 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Tue, Apr 14, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-14T20:04
Arrive Grand Rapids
Tue, Apr 14, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Addison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Addison
63.4 mi
01h 00m
To Grand Rapids
65.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Grand Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    581 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Steer Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North Steer Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 127, I 94: Lansing, Chicago

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing

    32.6 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    2637 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Grand Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
53.7 mi · 42%
US-127 NORTH
32.9 mi · 26%
North Steer Street
20.2 mi · 16%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
7.81 mi · 6%
I 69 North
4.06 mi · 3%
US 127
3.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 00m from Addison
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Addison and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Addison to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Addison and 65.2 miles from Grand Rapids.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Addison and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waverly, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 95.32 mi (153.41 km).

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#1 Addison

Village in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population579
Coordinates41.9864300, -84.3471700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.34717, 41.986621)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668091, 42.963218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.65 $21.13 $42.26
Diesel $5.30 $24.08 $48.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and Grand Rapids. The current time is 20:04:59.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.