How far is Grand Rapids, MI from East Jordan, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to East Jordan, MI is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and East Jordan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and East Jordan.
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Start on Fulton Street West
1431 ft · 59 sec · Fulton Street West
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Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest
943 ft · 34 sec · Market Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Cadillac
944 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
119.4 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 131
28 m · 5 sec · US 131
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Exit the roundabout onto US 131
13.2 mi · 18 min · US 131
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Continue on South Cedar Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on US 131 Northwest
8.7 mi · 12 min · US 131 Northwest
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Continue on South US 131 Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · South US 131 Highway
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Continue on South Front Street
3273 ft · 1 min · South Front Street
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Continue on South Williams Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Williams Street
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Continue on South US 131 Highway
885 ft · 19 sec · South US 131 Highway
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Turn left onto South M-66 Highway
15.6 mi · 23 min · South M-66 Highway
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Continue on M 66 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · M 66 South
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Continue on South Lake Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Lake Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
2058 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1255 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Mill Street
994 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1418 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and East Jordan.
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 North
Merge slight left
119 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Sunny near East Jordan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to East Jordan?
The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tustin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Grand Rapids and 83.9 miles from East Jordan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Rapids and Sunny near East Jordan.
Stop Ideas Near Tustin
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 Tustin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and East Jordan. Straight-line distance: 154.03 mi (247.88 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 East Jordan
City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.1580600, -85.1242300 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Jordan (-85.12423, 45.15806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.32 | $44.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.40 | $62.80 |
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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