How far is Bay City, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bay City and Grand Rapids is 99.55 miles (160.21 km).
Flight distance from Bay City, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is 99.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Bay City to Grand Rapids with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bay City, Michigan to Grand Rapids, Michigan is: 138.03 miles (222.14 km) by car.
Driving from Bay City to Grand Rapids will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Bay City
City in Bay County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 32717 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°35'40"N 83°53'20"W |
| Latitude | 43.5944700 |
| Longitude | -83.8888600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan. It is located in the western part of the state. Grand Rapids is known for its many breweries, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
| Population | 200031 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°57'48"N 85°40'5"W |
| Latitude | 42.9633600 |
| Longitude | -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Grand Rapids: West Fulton Street (-85.668092,42.963219)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bay City and Grand Rapids
The distance between Bay City and Grand Rapids is 222 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Bay City and Grand Rapids. The current time is 02:43:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.44 liters (4.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bay City and Grand Rapids.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bay City to Grand Rapids is $16.34 (diesel $20.97).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $16.34 | $18.78 | $21.19 | $20.97 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bay City and Grand Rapids (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
