How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Billings, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Billings, MI is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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 42m.
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.
Township in Mecosta County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Billings.
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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
45.8 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 20: Stanwood
2567 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 8 Mile Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road
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Turn left onto 155th Avenue
2687 ft · 42 sec · 155th Avenue
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Continue on Buchanan Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road
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Turn left onto 90th Avenue
2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue
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Turn right onto 9 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 9 Mile Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on West Wheatland Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on West Remus Road
12 mi · 16 min · West Remus Road
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Turn left onto South Meridian Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Meridian Road
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Turn right onto East Pickard Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Pickard Road
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Continue on West Pickard Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Pickard Street
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Continue on East Pickard Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · East Pickard Road
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Continue on West Isabella Road
12 mi · 16 min · West Isabella Road
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Turn left onto North Meridian Road
5 mi · 8 min · North Meridian Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Meridian Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Meridian Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Meridian Road
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Turn straight onto West Curtis Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Curtis Road
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Continue on North Meridian Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Road
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Continue on M-30
2.4 mi · 3 min · M-30
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Turn right onto Brushaber Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Brushaber Road
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Turn left onto Martin Road
2490 ft · 2 min · Martin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Billings.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Billings?
The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 61.6 miles from Grand Rapids and 61.8 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Mecosta
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 Mecosta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Billings. Straight-line distance: 90.26 mi (145.26 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 Billings
Township in Gladwin County, Michigan
| Population | 2,382 |
| Coordinates | 43.8497500, -84.3472200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Billings (-84.34722, 43.84975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $3.77 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
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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