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

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Blissfield, MI is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.12 mi
03h 02m
Flight
120.79 mi
194.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.79 mi
Kilometers
194.4 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.12 mi
Kilometers
243.2 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blissfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Blissfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Rapids
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Grand Rapids
75.5 mi
01h 31m
To Blissfield
75.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street West

    17 m · 10 sec · Fulton Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Division Avenue North

    2034 ft · 1 min · Division Avenue North

  3. 3

    Continue on Division Avenue Northeast

    609 ft · 18 sec · Division Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast

    71 m · 11 sec · Michigan Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 East: Lansing

    651 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Jackson

    2759 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    29.4 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Monroe Street

    93 m · 11 sec · West Monroe Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Clinton Road

    2189 ft · 44 sec · Clinton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lansing Avenue

    3271 ft · 1 min · Lansing Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Blackstone Street

    1209 ft · 31 sec · North Blackstone Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Louis Glick Highway

    3145 ft · 1 min · Louis Glick Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Brooklyn Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    30.9 mi · 44 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Adrian Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Freeway
62.7 mi · 41%
Brooklyn Road
44.5 mi · 29%
US 127 South
29.9 mi · 20%
I 96 East
9.83 mi · 7%
South Cooper Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Lansing Avenue
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Gerald R Ford Freeway

Merge slight left

58.8 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
120.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 31m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Blissfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Grand Rapids and 75.6 miles from Blissfield.

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

The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Blissfield.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Blissfield. Straight-line distance: 120.79 mi (194.4 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Blissfield

#2 Blissfield

City in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,248
Coordinates41.8325500, -83.8624400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Blissfield (-83.86244, 41.83255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.19 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.38 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.10 $40.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.67 $45.34
Premium $4.65 $24.81 $49.61
Diesel $5.30 $28.27 $56.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Blissfield. The current time is 06:43:45.

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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.