How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Atlantic Mine, MI?

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Atlantic Mine, MI is about 503.7 miles (810.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320 miles (515 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
503.71 mi
09h 53m
Flight
320.04 mi
515.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.04 mi
Kilometers
515.05 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
503.71 mi
Kilometers
810.64 km
Drive Time
09h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic Mine
Wed, Apr 15, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-04-15T04:30
Arrive Atlantic Mine
Wed, Apr 15, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:53 PM to 5:23 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Rapids
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Moran
MI

Township in Mackinac County, Michigan

From Grand Rapids
251.6 mi
04h 56m
To Atlantic Mine
252.1 mi
04h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Atlantic Mine.

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street West

    1431 ft · 59 sec · Fulton Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest

    943 ft · 34 sec · Market Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Cadillac

    944 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    94.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City

    2181 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East M-55 Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Watergate Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Blue Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Morey Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lakeshore Drive

    1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Shore Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road

    17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lake City Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  21. 21

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  22. 22

    Continue on US-2 West

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  23. 23

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  25. 25

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  28. 28

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  29. 29

    Continue on Cherry Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto County Road 480

    12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480

  31. 31

    Continue on Rail Street

    1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Division Street

    153 m · 11 sec · Division Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue

    2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto US Highway 41

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 km · 2 min

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 5 sec

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  40. 40

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    881 ft · 18 sec · 5th Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Chassell Painesdale Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Chassell Painesdale Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Superior Road

    2725 ft · 54 sec · Superior Road

  43. 43

    Continue on County Road P-67

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road P-67

  44. 44

    Continue on County Road A-67

    2249 ft · 45 sec · County Road A-67

  45. 45

    Continue on Baltic-Onkalo's Corner Road

    757 ft · 15 sec · Baltic-Onkalo's Corner Road

  46. 46

    Continue on 15th Street

    940 ft · 19 sec · 15th Street

  47. 47

    Continue on County Road A-67

    1068 ft · 21 sec · County Road A-67

  48. 48

    Continue on 12th Street

    2270 ft · 51 sec · 12th Street

  49. 49

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stanton Avenue

    1325 ft · 31 sec · Stanton Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Trimountain Avenue

    653 ft · 15 sec · Trimountain Avenue

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Baltic Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Baltic Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn left onto Erickson Drive

    2980 ft · 1 min · Erickson Drive

  53. 53

    Turn left onto Huron

    92 m · 15 sec · Huron

  54. 54

    Turn right onto Edwards Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Edwards Street

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edwards Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
55 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127 North
113 mi · 22%
US 131 North
95 mi · 19%
US Highway 41
80 mi · 16%
M-28
70.9 mi · 14%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 12%
West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

94.8 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+183.7 mi
320 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moran
04h 56m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Grand Rapids and Rain Showers Likely near Atlantic Mine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Atlantic Mine?

The road trip is about 503.7 miles (810.6 km) and usually takes 09h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.6 miles from Grand Rapids and 252.1 miles from Atlantic Mine.

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

The direct path is about 320 miles (515 km), while the road route adds roughly 183.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.01 one way or $134.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Grand Rapids and Rain Showers Likely near Atlantic Mine.

Stop Ideas Near Moran

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

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

BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

16 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

25 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

48 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

49 mi away
110 North US Highway 131

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Atlantic Mine. Straight-line distance: 320.04 mi (515.05 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 Atlantic Mine

Atlantic Mine is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.0971500, -88.6276200
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Atlantic Mine (-88.62762, 47.09715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 811 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.77 gal
67.28 L · about $67.01
Round trip
$134.02
35.54 gal · 134.56 L
Estimated CO2
157.9 kg one way
Round trip: 315.8 kg / 696 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $67.01 $134.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $75.58 $151.15
Premium $4.65 $82.70 $165.40
Diesel $5.30 $94.25 $188.50

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Atlantic Mine. The current time is 04:30:39.

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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.