How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Bingham, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Bingham, MI is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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 58m.
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 Osceola County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Bingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Bingham.
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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
115.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Turn left onto East M 113
8.7 mi · 12 min · East M 113
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Turn right onto Clark Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Road
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Continue on Voice Road
2 mi · 3 min · Voice Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Garfield Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · South Garfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Garfield Road
24 m · 5 sec · North Garfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Garfield Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Garfield Road
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Continue on South Garfield Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Garfield Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eighth Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Eighth Street
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2323 ft · 57 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto West Grandview Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Grandview Parkway
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Continue on South West Bay Shore Drive
7.7 mi · 12 min · South West Bay Shore Drive
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Turn left onto East Bingham Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Bingham Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bingham Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Bingham.
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
115 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Bingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Bingham?
The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Grand Rapids and 76.1 miles from Bingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Bingham.
Stop Ideas Near Le Roy
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 Le Roy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Bingham. Straight-line distance: 132.14 mi (212.66 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 Bingham
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
| Population | 2,960 |
| Coordinates | 44.8758300, -85.6742500 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bingham (-85.67425, 44.87583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.25 | $40.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.99 | $49.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
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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