How far is Camden, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Camden, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 14m.
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 Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Grand Rapids.
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Start on West Bell Street
13 m · 6 sec · West Bell Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Edon Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Edon Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Edon Road
8 mi · 11 min · South Edon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Chicago Road
761 ft · 14 sec · West Chicago Road
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Continue on East Chicago Street
2010 ft · 45 sec · East Chicago Street
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Turn right onto North Railroad Street
2394 ft · 40 sec · North Railroad Street
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Continue on North Allen Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Allen Road
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Turn left onto Jonesville Road
10.4 mi · 14 min · Jonesville Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 69 North
2221 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M-96, BL I-94: Marshall
1627 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M-96 WEST: Marshall
127 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Michigan Avenue
8.5 mi · 12 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamblin Street
107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street
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Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on M 89
8 mi · 9 min · M 89
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Continue on East D Avenue
2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn left onto East C Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive
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Continue on M 89
1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89
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Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on East Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Allegan Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · Allegan Street
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Take the exit right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
1783 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 38 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 Camden and Grand Rapids.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Camden and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Oak Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Camden and 74.3 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Camden and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Park
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 Oak Park.
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Albion station
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 95.72 mi (154.04 km).
#1 Camden
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 501 |
| Coordinates | 41.7522700, -84.7577300 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $4.34 | $20.78 | $41.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $26.91 | $53.82 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $31.65 | $63.30 |
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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