How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Cedar Creek, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Cedar Creek, MI is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
Village in Kent County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Cedar Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Cedar Creek.
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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
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 100th Street
1075 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto 100th Street Southwest
2.3 mi · 3 min · 100th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 108th Street Southeast
5.5 mi · 8 min · 108th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto North State Highway 37
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 37
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Continue on Arlington Street
2313 ft · 49 sec · Arlington Street
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Continue on South Broadway Street
2863 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway Street
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Continue on North M-37 Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway
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Continue on North State Highway 37
2.5 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 37
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West M-43 Highway
6.8 mi · 10 min · West M-43 Highway
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Turn left onto Ashby Road
2631 ft · 2 min · Ashby Road
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Continue on Lammers Road
1.7 mi · 6 min · Lammers Road
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Turn left onto Cloverdale Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Cloverdale Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Creek Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Cedar Creek.
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 South
Merge slight right
12 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Grand Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Cedar Creek?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Grand Rapids and 23.2 miles from Cedar Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Grand Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Caledonia
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 Caledonia.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Holland station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Cedar Creek. Straight-line distance: 35.15 mi (56.57 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 Cedar Creek
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.5203100, -85.3275100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Creek (-85.32751, 42.52031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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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