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

The driving distance from Comins, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.9 mi
03h 20m
Flight
150.61 mi
242.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.61 mi
Kilometers
242.39 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.9 mi
Kilometers
337.8 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Comins
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Comins
2026-04-18T05:06
Arrive Grand Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Comins
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cadillac
MI

City in the U.

From Comins
98.9 mi
01h 40m
To Grand Rapids
111 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Abbe Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · North Abbe Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Miller Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · East Miller Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Morenci Avenue

    2825 ft · 1 min · North Morenci Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 8th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ryno Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Ryno Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cripps Road

    3 mi · 3 min · Cripps Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Park Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Down River Road

    17.1 mi · 20 min · South Down River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Huron Street

    2622 ft · 41 sec · Huron Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac

    1808 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Lake City Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Houghton Lake Road

    17.9 mi · 25 min · East Houghton Lake Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2727 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Shore

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore

  18. 18

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Lakeshore Drive

    1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on South Morey Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Blue Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Watergate Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Watergate Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East M-55 Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East M-55 Highway

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left

    1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing

    1720 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    137 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    127 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East M-55 Highway
96.4 mi · 46%
US 127
18.3 mi · 9%
East Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 9%
South Down River Road
17.1 mi · 8%
East Miller Road
8.22 mi · 4%
North Abbe Road
5.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East M-55 Highway

Merge slight left

93.8 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cadillac
01h 40m from Comins
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Comins and 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 Comins to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cadillac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Comins and 111 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Comins and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Cadillac

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

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

BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

2 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

17 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

39 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

43 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Comins and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 150.61 mi (242.39 km).

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#1 Comins

Township in Oscoda County, Michigan

Population1,866
Coordinates44.8058400, -84.0513900
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: North Abbe Road (-84.051327, 44.805841)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.04 L · about $27.94
Round trip
$55.89
14.82 gal · 56.08 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.94 $55.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.51 $63.03
Premium $4.65 $34.49 $68.97
Diesel $5.30 $39.30 $78.61

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Comins and Grand Rapids. The current time is 05:06:20.

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.