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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.75 mi
01h 18m
Flight
56.13 mi
90.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.13 mi
Kilometers
90.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.75 mi
Kilometers
109.04 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dimondale
Tue, May 12, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Tue, May 12, 11:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-05-12T21:13
Arrive Dimondale
Tue, May 12, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Lake Odessa
MI

City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

From Grand Rapids
33.8 mi
00h 39m
To Dimondale
33.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street West

    17 m · 10 sec · Fulton Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Division Avenue North

    2034 ft · 1 min · Division Avenue North

  3. 3

    Continue on Division Avenue Northeast

    609 ft · 18 sec · Division Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast

    71 m · 11 sec · Michigan Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 East: Lansing

    651 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Rd SOUTH

    2695 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lansing Road

    2041 ft · 38 sec · Lansing Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Canal Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Canal Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Windsor Highway

    1366 ft · 38 sec · Windsor Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Jefferson Street

    1926 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Bridge Street

    944 ft · 28 sec · South Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Freeway
62.7 mi · 92%
North Canal Road
1.54 mi · 2%
I 96 East
1.17 mi · 2%
Lansing Rd SOUTH
0.51 mi · 1%
Lansing Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Division Avenue North
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Odessa
00h 39m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Odessa, 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 Lake Odessa.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

48 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

51 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

52 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Dimondale. Straight-line distance: 56.13 mi (90.34 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Dimondale

#2 Dimondale

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,256
Coordinates42.6455900, -84.6488700
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Dimondale (-84.64887, 42.64559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Dimondale. The current time is 21:13:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.