How far is Coleman, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?

The driving distance from Coleman, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.22 mi
01h 52m
Flight
77.2 mi
124.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.2 mi
Kilometers
124.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.22 mi
Kilometers
172.55 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Tue, May 5, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Coleman
Tue, May 5, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coleman
2026-05-04T23:04
Arrive Grand Rapids
Tue, May 5, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coleman
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
Stanwood
MI

Human settlement in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States of America

From Coleman
52 mi
00h 56m
To Grand Rapids
55.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coleman and Grand Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    52 m · 13 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Railway Street

    130 m · 16 sec · East Railway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1524 ft · 30 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Coleman Road

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Coleman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Isabella Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Isabella Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Pickard Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Pickard Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Pickard Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Pickard Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Pickard Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Pickard Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Meridian Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Meridian Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Remus Road

    12 mi · 16 min · West Remus Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Buchanan Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on 155th Avenue

    2687 ft · 44 sec · 155th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 46 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing

    1720 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    137 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    127 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 South
45.3 mi · 42%
West Remus Road
12 mi · 11%
East Pickard Road
10 mi · 9%
Coleman Road
9.74 mi · 9%
9 Mile Road
8.35 mi · 8%
Buchanan Road
6.46 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 131 South

Merge slight left

44.9 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanwood
00h 56m from Coleman
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coleman and Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coleman to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Stanwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Coleman and 55.2 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coleman and Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Stanwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stanwood, 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 Stanwood.

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

14 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

20 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

33 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

52 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coleman and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 77.2 mi (124.24 km).

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#1 Coleman

City in Midland County, Michigan, United States

Population1,206
Coordinates43.7566900, -84.5858400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-84.586135, 43.75683)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.32 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.64 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Coleman and Grand Rapids. The current time is 23:04:46.

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.