How far is Cedar Creek, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?

The driving distance from Cedar Creek, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.78 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.15 mi
56.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.15 mi
Kilometers
56.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.78 mi
Kilometers
75.29 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Tue, May 12, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Cedar Creek
Tue, May 12, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Creek
2026-05-12T21:44
Arrive Grand Rapids
Tue, May 12, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Middleville
MI

Village in Michigan

From Cedar Creek
25.3 mi
00h 28m
To Grand Rapids
21.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Creek and Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Creek and Grand Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Cedar Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pifer Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Pifer Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Kingsbury Road

    3055 ft · 48 sec · Kingsbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Orchard Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Orchard Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Orchard Street

    2415 ft · 2 min · East Orchard Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Grove Street

    1327 ft · 24 sec · North Grove Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South M-43 Highway

    1800 ft · 36 sec · South M-43 Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Pine Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Pine Lake Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Norris Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · South Norris Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Yankee Springs Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Yankee Springs Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North M-37 Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North M-37 Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    929 ft · 16 sec · South Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1934 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Arlington Street

    2313 ft · 47 sec · Arlington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Highway 37

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 37

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 108th Street Southeast

    5.5 mi · 8 min · 108th Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 100th Street Southeast

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 100th Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

    990 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Street Downtown

    2116 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest

    536 ft · 26 sec · Cherry Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Commerce Avenue Southwest

    1288 ft · 48 sec · Commerce Avenue Southwest

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    93 m · 11 sec · Fulton Street West

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Creek and Grand Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
12.1 mi · 26%
South Norris Road
7.08 mi · 15%
108th Street Southeast
5.5 mi · 12%
South Yankee Springs Road
5.33 mi · 11%
North State Highway 37
4.14 mi · 9%
West Pine Lake Road
2.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleville
00h 28m from Cedar Creek
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Creek to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 25.3 miles from Cedar Creek and 21.5 miles from Grand Rapids.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cedar Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Middleville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middleville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleville.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

32 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

46 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

47 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

50 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Creek and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 35.15 mi (56.57 km).

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#1 Cedar Creek

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population1,819
Coordinates42.5203100, -85.3275100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Creek Road (-85.327739, 42.520307)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.02 $14.03
Premium $4.65 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.30 $8.75 $17.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Creek and Grand Rapids. The current time is 21:44:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.