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

The driving distance from Almont, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.98 mi
02h 18m
Flight
132.71 mi
213.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.71 mi
Kilometers
213.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.98 mi
Kilometers
246.2 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Fri, May 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Return by in Almont
Fri, May 15, 5:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Almont
2026-05-15T13:06
Arrive Grand Rapids
Fri, May 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Almont
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
Haslett
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Almont
75.9 mi
01h 09m
To Grand Rapids
77.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Saint Clair Street

    14 m · 6 sec · East Saint Clair Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1986 ft · 57 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · North Van Dyke Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 West: Flint

    2020 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

    1428 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.1 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    2637 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Almont 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 West
79.1 mi · 52%
I 96 WEST
53.7 mi · 35%
US 127
8.81 mi · 6%
North Van Dyke Road
5.58 mi · 4%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.32 mi · 2%
Ottawa Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 West

Merge slight left

78.7 mi · 01h 21m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haslett
01h 09m from Almont
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Almont and Partly Cloudy near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Almont and 77.1 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Almont and Partly Cloudy near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Haslett

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haslett, 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 Haslett.

RAIL

East Lansing station

8 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

34 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

39 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Almont and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 132.71 mi (213.57 km).

Almont

#1 Almont

City in Morton County, North Dakota

Population2,815
Coordinates42.9205800, -83.0449300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: East Saint Clair Street (-83.04493, 42.920576)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.43 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.86 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Almont and Grand Rapids. The current time is 13:06:40.

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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.