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

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Assyria, MI is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
57.66 mi
01h 18m
Flight
43.94 mi
70.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.94 mi
Kilometers
70.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.66 mi
Kilometers
92.79 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Assyria
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Assyria
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Rapids
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
Freeport
MI

City in Barry County, Michigan, United States of America

From Grand Rapids
28.8 mi
00h 39m
To Assyria
28.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street West

    17 m · 10 sec · Fulton Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Division Avenue North

    2034 ft · 1 min · Division Avenue North

  3. 3

    Continue on Division Avenue Northeast

    609 ft · 18 sec · Division Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast

    71 m · 11 sec · Michigan Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 East: Lansing

    651 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 50: Lowell, Charlotte

    1690 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Alden Nash Avenue Southeast

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Alden Nash Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 100th Street Southeast

    2632 ft · 43 sec · 100th Street Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Baker Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Baker Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Baker Road

    1570 ft · 24 sec · Baker Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Woodschool Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Woodschool Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West State Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · West State Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    2023 ft · 53 sec · West Green Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Hanover Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Hanover Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South State Highway 37

    9.5 mi · 13 min · South State Highway 37

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lacey Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Lacey Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South M-66 Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · South M-66 Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Tasker Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Tasker Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tasker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Freeway
18.3 mi · 32%
South State Highway 37
9.48 mi · 16%
Lacey Road
6.71 mi · 12%
Alden Nash Avenue Southeast
6.5 mi · 11%
Woodschool Road
5.93 mi · 10%
West State Road
4.34 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Gerald R Ford Freeway

Merge slight left

14.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 39m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Assyria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Grand Rapids and 28.8 miles from Assyria.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

37 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

44 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

57 mi away
459 North Burdick St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Assyria. Straight-line distance: 43.94 mi (70.71 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Assyria

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population2,086
Coordinates42.4644800, -85.1313900
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Assyria (-85.13139, 42.46448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.31
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.66 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.63 $17.27
Premium $4.65 $9.45 $18.90
Diesel $5.30 $10.77 $21.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Assyria. The current time is 03:37:31.

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.