How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Dimondale, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Dimondale, MI is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 01h 18m.
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 Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Dimondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Dimondale.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
2695 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Lansing Road
2041 ft · 38 sec · Lansing Road
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Turn left onto North Canal Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Canal Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Highway
1366 ft · 38 sec · Windsor Highway
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1926 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Bridge Street
944 ft · 28 sec · South Bridge Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
15 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Dimondale.
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 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 Areas Of Frost near Dimondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Dimondale?
The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Lake Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Grand Rapids and 33.9 miles from Dimondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Grand Rapids and Areas Of Frost near Dimondale.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Odessa
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 Lake Odessa.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Dimondale. Straight-line distance: 56.13 mi (90.34 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 Dimondale
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 42.6455900, -84.6488700 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dimondale (-84.64887, 42.64559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.68 | $25.35 |
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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