How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Cambria, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Cambria, MI is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 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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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.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Cambria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Cambria.
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Start on Fulton Street West
587 ft · 30 sec · Fulton Street West
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Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
1288 ft · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
87 m · 16 sec · Cherry Street Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right
35.5 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 89 East, M 43 East: Plainwell
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Allegan Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on M 89
1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89
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Continue on East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive
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Continue on East C Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn left onto East D Avenue
2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue
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Continue on M 89
8 mi · 9 min · M 89
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Continue on M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue
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Continue on Hamblin Street
107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road
107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road
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Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Fort Wayne
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater
2215 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Chicago Street
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Continue on East Chicago Road
586 ft · 14 sec · East Chicago Road
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Turn right onto Lott Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lott Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Fremont Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Fremont Road
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Turn left onto Cornell Road
3203 ft · 50 sec · Cornell Road
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Turn right onto Bennett Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bennett Road
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Continue on Fisher Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Fisher Road
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Continue on Bankers Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Bankers Road
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Turn right onto South Edon Road
2 mi · 3 min · South Edon Road
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Turn left onto West Card Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Card Road
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Turn slight right
150 m · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Carpenter Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Carpenter Road
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Turn left onto Reading Road West
2642 ft · 1 min · Reading Road West
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Turn right onto Cooper Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Cooper Road
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Turn left onto Lilac Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Lilac Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lilac Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Cambria.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 131 South
Merge slight right
35.5 mi · 00h 38m
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 Sunny near Cambria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Cambria?
The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 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?
Oak Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Grand Rapids and 61.8 miles from Cambria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 Sunny around Grand Rapids and Sunny near Cambria.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Park
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 Oak Park.
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Albion station
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Cambria. Straight-line distance: 94.01 mi (151.3 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 Cambria
Township in Hillsdale County, Michigan
| Population | 2,478 |
| Coordinates | 41.8219900, -84.6649500 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambria (-84.66495, 41.82199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 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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