How far is Butman, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Butman, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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.
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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 24m.
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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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butman and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butman and Grand Rapids.
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Start on Cemetery Road
28 m · 10 sec · Cemetery Road
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Turn left onto Butman Road
2641 ft · 2 min · Butman Road
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Turn right onto Sugar River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar River Road
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Turn left onto Round Lake Road
4 mi · 7 min · Round Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West M 18
1294 ft · 22 sec · West M 18
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Continue on State Highway 18
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on North Silverleaf Street
2553 ft · 47 sec · North Silverleaf Street
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Turn right onto West Cedar Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Cedar Avenue
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Continue on M-61
5.1 mi · 8 min · M-61
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Continue on East Gladwin Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · East Gladwin Road
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Continue on North Clare Avenue
2933 ft · 54 sec · North Clare Avenue
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Take the ramp left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Ludington
2778 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
39.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 131 South
134 m · 11 sec
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Continue on US 131 South
2709 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
66.9 mi · 1 hr 8 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 Butman 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
66.9 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Butman 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 Butman to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 71.5 miles from Butman and 71.8 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Butman and Partly Cloudy 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
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Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butman and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 101.07 mi (162.65 km).
#1 Butman
Township in Gladwin County, Michigan
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 44.1391900, -84.4675100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.52 | $43.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
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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