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

The driving distance from Concord, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
110.93 mi
01h 46m
Flight
75.27 mi
121.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.27 mi
Kilometers
121.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.93 mi
Kilometers
178.53 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Mon, May 4, 8:59 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Mon, May 4, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-04T19:12
Arrive Grand Rapids
Mon, May 4, 8:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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
Richland
MI

Village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

From Concord
48.7 mi
00h 53m
To Grand Rapids
62.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 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 Concord and Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hanover Street

    539 ft · 17 sec · Hanover Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2384 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Albion Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Albion Road

  4. 4

    Continue on B Drive South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · B Drive South

  5. 5

    Continue on Haven Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Haven Road

  6. 6

    Continue on River Street

    751 ft · 17 sec · River Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Superior Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Superior Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    910 ft · 18 sec · Austin Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Eaton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Eaton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 28 Mile Road

    1029 ft · 23 sec · 28 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto C Drive North

    806 ft · 19 sec · C Drive North

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Chicago

    17.3 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  22. 22

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  23. 23

    Continue on East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  28. 28

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Allegan Street

  31. 31

    Take the exit right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 38 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Street Downtown

    2116 ft · 56 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest

    76 m · 16 sec · Cherry Street Southwest

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest

    1288 ft · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    587 ft · 22 sec · Fulton Street West

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord 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
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
35.4 mi · 32%
I 94 West
17.3 mi · 16%
M 89
9.01 mi · 8%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 6%
Albion Road
5.37 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
4.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 38m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
00h 53m from Concord
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Concord 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 Concord to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Concord and 62.3 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Concord and Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Richland

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

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

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

14 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

23 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Bangor

54 mi away
541 Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

59 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 75.27 mi (121.14 km).

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#1 Concord

Village in Michigan, United States

Population1,031
Coordinates42.1778200, -84.6430200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover Street (-84.643027, 42.17803)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Grand Rapids. The current time is 19:12:44.

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.