How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Burnside, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Burnside, MI is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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 55m.
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 Shiawassee County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Burnside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Burnside.
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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
51.1 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
87 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
2596 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Van Dyke Road
987 ft · 15 sec · Van Dyke Road
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Continue on South Cedar Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
3244 ft · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on North Van Dyke Road
12.4 mi · 17 min · North Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto East Burnside Road
14 m · 1 sec · East Burnside Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Burnside Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Burnside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 East
Merge slight left
87 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Burnside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Burnside?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Grand Rapids and 80.3 miles from Burnside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Burnside.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
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 Perry.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Burnside. Straight-line distance: 131.84 mi (212.18 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 Burnside
Township in Lapeer County, Michigan
| Population | 1,849 |
| Coordinates | 43.2105800, -83.0771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burnside (-83.07716, 43.21058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.34 | $42.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
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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