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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Fulton Street West
17 m · 10 sec · Fulton Street West
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Turn left onto Division Avenue North
2034 ft · 1 min · Division Avenue North
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Continue on Division Avenue Northeast
609 ft · 18 sec · Division Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast
71 m · 11 sec · Michigan Street Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 East: Lansing
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Merge slight left
58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Jackson
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
29.4 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Monroe Street
93 m · 11 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Road
2189 ft · 44 sec · Clinton Road
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Continue on Lansing Avenue
3271 ft · 1 min · Lansing Avenue
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Continue on North Blackstone Street
1209 ft · 31 sec · North Blackstone Street
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Turn left onto Louis Glick Highway
3145 ft · 1 min · Louis Glick Highway
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
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Continue on Brooklyn Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Road
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Take the ramp straight
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
30.9 mi · 44 min
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holt.
East Lansing station
Jackson station
Albion station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Blissfield. Straight-line distance: 120.79 mi (194.4 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 Blissfield
City in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,248 |
| Coordinates | 41.8325500, -83.8624400 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blissfield (-83.86244, 41.83255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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