How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Benzonia, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Benzonia, MI is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Northern Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Benzonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Benzonia.
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Start on Fulton Street West
1431 ft · 59 sec · Fulton Street West
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Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest
943 ft · 34 sec · Market Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Cadillac
944 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
90.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115, M 55 West: Manistee, Frankfort, Clare
2398 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East M-115 Highway
20.9 mi · 29 min · East M-115 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West M-115 Highway
39 m · 2 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway
2664 ft · 51 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Continue on East Mesick Avenue
2937 ft · 1 min · East Mesick Avenue
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Continue on West M-115 Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · West M-115 Highway
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Continue on Cadillac Highway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Cadillac Highway
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Merge slight left onto Benzie Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Benzie Highway
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Benzonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
90.7 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Benzonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Benzonia?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Reed City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Grand Rapids and 69.7 miles from Benzonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.41 one way or $46.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Benzonia.
Stop Ideas Near Reed City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reed City.
Reed City, Michigan
Big Rapids, Michigan
Cadillac, Michigan
Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Benzonia. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.58 km).
#1 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan.
| Population | 200,031 |
| Coordinates | 42.9633600, -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benzonia
Township in Benzie County, Michigan
| Population | 505 |
| Coordinates | 44.6213900, -86.0992600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benzonia (-86.09926, 44.62139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.77 | $23.41 | $46.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $29.07 | $58.13 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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