How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Homestead, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Homestead, MI is about 311.9 miles (502 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Homestead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Homestead.
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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
144.4 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Easterday Avenue
1668 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Easterday Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Easterday Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Easterday Avenue
2108 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Easterday Avenue
2075 ft · 57 sec · East Easterday Avenue
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Continue on Ord Street
1006 ft · 30 sec · Ord Street
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Turn right onto East Portage Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portage Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1861 ft · 49 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Sugar Island Ferry Access
146 m · 13 sec · Sugar Island Ferry Access
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Continue on Sugar Island Ferry
1251 ft · 5 min · Sugar Island Ferry
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Continue on 1 1/2 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · 1 1/2 Mile Road
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Turn right onto South Westshore Drive
4.9 mi · 19 min · South Westshore Drive
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Continue on East 6 Mile Road
3197 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road
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Continue on East 6 Mile Road
2213 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road
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Continue on South Homestead Road
8.2 mi · 32 min · South Homestead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Homestead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Homestead.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 127 North
Merge slight right
144 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Grand Rapids and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers near Homestead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Homestead?
The road trip is about 311.9 miles (502 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grayling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Grand Rapids and 156 miles from Homestead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.52 one way or $83.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Grand Rapids and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers near Homestead.
Stop Ideas Near Grayling
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 Grayling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 245.22 mi (394.64 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 Homestead
Township in Chippewa County, Michigan
| Population | 2,408 |
| Coordinates | 46.3380700, -84.1225300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homestead (-84.12253, 46.33807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.52 | $83.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.83 | $93.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.24 | $102.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.40 | $116.79 |
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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