How far is Bedford, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Bedford, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Grand Rapids.
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Start on Hutchinson Road
10 m · 4 sec · Hutchinson Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
17.3 mi · 24 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on South Hanover Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Hanover Street
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Turn left onto East Green Street
2023 ft · 55 sec · East Green Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
1023 ft · 36 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on West State Highway 43
3027 ft · 51 sec · West State Highway 43
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Turn right onto Heath Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heath Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on North M-37 Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway
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Continue on South Broadway Street
929 ft · 16 sec · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
1934 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Arlington Street
2313 ft · 47 sec · Arlington Street
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Continue on North State Highway 37
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 37
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Turn left onto 108th Street Southeast
5.5 mi · 8 min · 108th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 100th Street Southeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · 100th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
990 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Street Downtown
2116 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
76 m · 16 sec · Cherry Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
1288 ft · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
587 ft · 22 sec · Fulton Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Grand Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 37
Turn right onto State Highway 37
17.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Bedford and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Middleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Bedford and 28.4 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Bedford and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Middleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleville.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 45.06 mi (72.52 km).
#1 Bedford
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 32,199 |
| Coordinates | 42.3953200, -85.2322200 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan.
| Population | 200,031 |
| Coordinates | 42.9633600, -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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