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

The driving distance from Beaverton, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
120.93 mi
02h 09m
Flight
86.93 mi
139.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.93 mi
Kilometers
139.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.93 mi
Kilometers
194.61 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Fri, May 15, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in Beaverton
Fri, May 15, 5:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaverton
2026-05-15T13:30
Arrive Grand Rapids
Fri, May 15, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaverton
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
Mecosta
MI

Township in Mecosta County, Michigan

From Beaverton
62.4 mi
01h 04m
To Grand Rapids
58.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
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 Beaverton and Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brown Street

    49 m · 12 sec · East Brown Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ross Street

    2599 ft · 56 sec · Ross Street

  3. 3

    Continue on M-18

    9.9 mi · 15 min · M-18

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward BUS US 10: Clare

    2013 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pere Marquette Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pere Marquette Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Isabella Road

    9.9 mi · 14 min · North Isabella Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Beal City Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Beal City Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Mission Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Mission Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Baseline Road

    7 mi · 10 min · East Baseline Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Winn Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Winn Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Remus Road

    9 mi · 12 min · West Remus Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Buchanan Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 155th Avenue

    2687 ft · 44 sec · 155th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 46 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing

    1720 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    137 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    127 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 South
45.3 mi · 37%
M-18
23.1 mi · 19%
North Isabella Road
9.9 mi · 8%
West Remus Road
8.95 mi · 7%
9 Mile Road
8.35 mi · 7%
East Baseline Road
7.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 131 South

Merge slight left

44.9 mi · 00h 46m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mecosta
01h 04m from Beaverton
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Beaverton 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 Beaverton to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Mecosta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Beaverton and 58.5 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mecosta

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

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

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

22 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

32 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

36 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

62 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaverton and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 86.93 mi (139.9 km).

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#1 Beaverton

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

Population1,830
Coordinates43.8822500, -84.4847300
Altitude220
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 Brown Street (-84.48473, 43.882252)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

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 Beaverton and Grand Rapids. The current time is 13:30:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.