How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Hillman, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Hillman, MI is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Hillman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Hillman.
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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
94.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto East M-55 Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway
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Continue on West Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road
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Continue on West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Turn left onto South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Main Street
2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake City Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 18 min
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Merge slight right
31.5 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
1553 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
13.3 mi · 16 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
34.7 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto State Street
2427 ft · 58 sec · State Street
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Turn slight left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Hillman.
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
94.8 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Grand Rapids and Rain Showers Likely near Hillman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Hillman?
The road trip is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Grand Rapids and 114 miles from Hillman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.89 one way or $69.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grand Rapids and Rain Showers Likely near Hillman.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Hillman. Straight-line distance: 169.34 mi (272.52 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 Hillman
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 671 |
| Coordinates | 45.0591800, -83.9011100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillman (-83.90111, 45.05918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.34 | $34.89 | $69.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $40.37 | $80.74 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $45.17 | $90.34 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $53.13 | $106.26 |
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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