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

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Beaverton, MI is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
126.53 mi
02h 35m
Flight
86.93 mi
139.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.93 mi
Kilometers
139.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.53 mi
Kilometers
203.63 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaverton
Tue, Jun 30, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Tue, Jun 30, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-06-30T05:46
Arrive Beaverton
Tue, Jun 30, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Mecosta
MI

Township in Mecosta County, Michigan

From Grand Rapids
63.2 mi
01h 17m
To Beaverton
63.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 30 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.8 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 20: Stanwood

    2567 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 155th Avenue

    2687 ft · 42 sec · 155th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Buchanan Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Remus Road

    12 mi · 16 min · West Remus Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Meridian Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Meridian Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Pickard Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Pickard Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Pickard Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Pickard Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Mission Street

    1862 ft · 47 sec · North Mission Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 127 NORTH: Clare

    23 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto US 127 NORTH: Clare

    12.8 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward BUS US 127: Clare

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Mission Road

    26 m · 2 sec · North Mission Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto North Mission Road

    2127 ft · 36 sec · North Mission Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North McEwan Street

    1809 ft · 37 sec · North McEwan Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East 5th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Saginaw Road

    1514 ft · 25 sec · Saginaw Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Pere Marquette Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pere Marquette Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward US 10 EAST: Midland

    13.2 mi · 13 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward M 18: Beaverton, Gladwin

    2101 ft · 56 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto M-18

    10.1 mi · 15 min · M-18

  31. 31

    Continue on Ross Street

    2599 ft · 58 sec · Ross Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Brown Street

    49 m · 7 sec · East Brown Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brown Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
45.9 mi · 36%
US 10 EAST
13.2 mi · 10%
US 127 NORTH
12.8 mi · 10%
West Remus Road
12 mi · 9%
M-18
10.1 mi · 8%
9 Mile Road
8.35 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

45.8 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mecosta
01h 17m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Partly Cloudy near Beaverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Mecosta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Grand Rapids and 63.3 miles from Beaverton.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Rapids and Partly Cloudy near Beaverton.

Stop Ideas Near Mecosta

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

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

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

22 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

32 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

36 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

62 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Beaverton. Straight-line distance: 86.93 mi (139.9 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 Beaverton

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

Population1,830
Coordinates43.8822500, -84.4847300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Beaverton (-84.48473, 43.88225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.97 $37.94
Premium $4.65 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.30 $23.66 $47.31

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 · Jun 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Beaverton. The current time is 05:46:22.

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.