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

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Chase, MI is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.11 mi
01h 19m
Flight
63.99 mi
102.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.99 mi
Kilometers
102.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.11 mi
Kilometers
119.27 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chase
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-04-19T04:45
Arrive Chase
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Rapids
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Howard City
MI

City in Howard County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Grand Rapids
37 mi
00h 39m
To Chase
37 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
41°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street West

    1431 ft · 59 sec · Fulton Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest

    943 ft · 34 sec · Market Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Cadillac

    944 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10

    2630 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 3rd Choice Street

    149 m · 22 sec · 3rd Choice Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Choice Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
67.5 mi · 91%
US 10
0.5 mi · 1%
Fulton Street West
0.27 mi
Market Avenue Southwest
0.18 mi
3rd Choice Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard City
00h 39m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Grand Rapids and Partly Sunny near Chase.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Howard City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Grand Rapids and 37 miles from Chase.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Grand Rapids and Partly Sunny near Chase.

Stop Ideas Near Howard City

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

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

BUS

Howard City, Michigan

130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

32 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

34 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

52 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Chase. Straight-line distance: 63.99 mi (102.98 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chase

Township in Lake County, Michigan

Population1,179
Coordinates43.8891800, -85.6356100
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Chase (-85.63561, 43.88918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.9 L · about $9.88
Round trip
$19.76
5.24 gal · 19.8 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.88 $19.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.65 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $5.30 $13.90 $27.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Chase. The current time is 04:45:33.

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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.