How far is Caledonia, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Caledonia, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caledonia and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caledonia and Grand Rapids.
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Start on West Main Street Southeast
1246 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Johnson Street Southeast
1636 ft · 58 sec · Johnson Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Kraft Avenue Southeast
3115 ft · 54 sec · Kraft Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 92nd Street Southeast
6 mi · 8 min · 92nd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 84th Street Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 84th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 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
536 ft · 26 sec · Cherry Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Commerce Avenue Southwest
1288 ft · 48 sec · Commerce Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
93 m · 11 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 Caledonia and Grand Rapids.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
9.84 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Caledonia 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 Caledonia to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cutlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Caledonia and 10.7 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Caledonia and Partly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Cutlerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Hudsonville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cutlerville.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Holland station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caledonia and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 14.27 mi (22.96 km).
#1 Caledonia
Village in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 1,885 |
| Coordinates | 42.7892000, -85.5166900 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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