How far is Centreville, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Centreville, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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 Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centreville and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centreville and Grand Rapids.
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Start on South Clark Street
30 m · 10 sec · South Clark Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1476 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto West Burr Oak Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Burr Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 86
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 86
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Continue on South Main Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto US-131
9.3 mi · 11 min · US-131
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Continue on South Grand Street
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · South Grand Street
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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 Centreville and Grand Rapids.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Grand Street
Continue on South Grand Street
59.5 mi · 01h 04m
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 Centreville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centreville to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Plainwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Centreville and 39.1 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Centreville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Plainwell
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 Plainwell.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Bangor
Holland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centreville and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 72.21 mi (116.21 km).
#1 Centreville
Village in and county seat of St.
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.9233800, -85.5283200 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
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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