How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Hope, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Hope, MI is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Hope.
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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
45.8 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 20: Stanwood
2567 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 8 Mile Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road
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Turn left onto 155th Avenue
2687 ft · 42 sec · 155th Avenue
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Continue on Buchanan Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road
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Turn left onto 90th Avenue
2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue
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Turn right onto 9 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 9 Mile Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on West Wheatland Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on West Remus Road
12 mi · 16 min · West Remus Road
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Turn left onto South Meridian Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Meridian Road
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Turn right onto East Pickard Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Pickard Road
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Continue on West Pickard Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Pickard Street
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Continue on East Pickard Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · East Pickard Road
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Continue on West Isabella Road
12 mi · 16 min · West Isabella Road
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Turn left onto North Meridian Road
5 mi · 8 min · North Meridian Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Meridian Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Meridian Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Road
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Turn right onto East Shaffer Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Shaffer Road
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Turn left onto North Hope Road
2836 ft · 2 min · North Hope Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hope Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Hope.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
45.8 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Hope?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Canadian Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Grand Rapids and 58.5 miles from Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Canadian Lakes
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 Canadian Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Hope. Straight-line distance: 86.76 mi (139.62 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 Hope
Township in Midland County, Michigan
| Population | 1,373 |
| Coordinates | 43.7644700, -84.3380500 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hope (-84.33805, 43.76447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
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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