How far is Benzonia, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Benzonia, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
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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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Northern Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benzonia and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benzonia and Grand Rapids.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on Benzie Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Benzie Highway
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Turn left onto Cadillac Highway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Cadillac Highway
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Continue on West M-115 Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · West M-115 Highway
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Continue on West Mesick Avenue
2937 ft · 1 min · West Mesick Avenue
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Continue on West M-115 Highway
2666 ft · 51 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West M-115 Highway
39 m · 2 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway
108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
20.5 mi · 29 min · West M-115 Highway
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Take the exit right toward US 131 South
1862 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
89.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing
1720 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
127 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Division Avenue North
56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
17 m · 2 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 Benzonia 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.
US 131 South
Merge slight left
89.8 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Benzonia and Partly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benzonia to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Reed City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Benzonia and 70 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 $23.41 one way or $46.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benzonia and Partly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Reed City
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 Reed City.
Reed City, Michigan
Big Rapids, Michigan
Cadillac, Michigan
Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benzonia and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.58 km).
#1 Benzonia
Township in Benzie County, Michigan
| Population | 505 |
| Coordinates | 44.6213900, -86.0992600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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 (-85.668091, 42.963218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $4.77 | $23.41 | $46.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $29.07 | $58.13 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
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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