How far is Colon, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Colon, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 32m.
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.
Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colon and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colon and Grand Rapids.
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Start on the route
38 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto South Blackstone Avenue
878 ft · 15 sec · South Blackstone Avenue
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Continue on South Street
1434 ft · 24 sec · South Street
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Continue on State Highway 86
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 86
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 66
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 66
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 60
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60
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Turn right onto Heimbach Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Heimbach Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US-131
7.5 mi · 8 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 Colon 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colon and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colon to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Alamo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Colon and 42.4 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colon and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Alamo
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 Alamo.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Bangor
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colon and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 71.61 mi (115.24 km).
#1 Colon
Village in St.
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 41.9583800, -85.3249800 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
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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