How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Grosse Pointe Park, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Grosse Pointe Park, MI is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Grosse Pointe Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Grosse Pointe Park.
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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
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
15 mi · 19 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Port Huron
1777 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Conner Avenue, City Airport
1079 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Conner Avenue
71 m · 6 sec · Conner Avenue
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Turn straight onto Conner Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Conner Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Pemberton Road
19 m · 3 sec · Pemberton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pemberton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Grosse Pointe Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
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 Mostly Clear near Grosse Pointe Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Grosse Pointe Park?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Grand Rapids and 81.8 miles from Grosse Pointe Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Rapids and Mostly Clear near Grosse Pointe Park.
Stop Ideas Near Williamston
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 Williamston.
East Lansing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Grosse Pointe Park. Straight-line distance: 144.53 mi (232.6 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 Grosse Pointe Park
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 10,972 |
| Coordinates | 42.3758700, -82.9374200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Pointe Park (-82.93742, 42.37587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
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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