How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Hubbard Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Hubbard Lake, MI is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Hubbard Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Hubbard Lake.
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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
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto Huron Street
2622 ft · 35 sec · Huron Street
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Continue on South Down River Road
17.1 mi · 20 min · South Down River Road
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Continue on Park Road
5 mi · 6 min · Park Road
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Continue on Cripps Road
3 mi · 3 min · Cripps Road
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Continue on Ryno Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Ryno Road
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Continue on West 8th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto North Morenci Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · North Morenci Avenue
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Continue on South Mount Tom Road
20.5 mi · 26 min · South Mount Tom Road
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Turn right onto Curran Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Curran Road
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Continue on State Highway 65
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto South Hubbard Lake Road
7 mi · 27 min · South Hubbard Lake Road
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Turn left onto West Mount Maria Road
1 km · 2 min · West Mount Maria Road
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Turn right onto Hill Street
1334 ft · 1 min · Hill Street
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Turn left onto John Street
86 m · 13 sec · John Street
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Turn right onto Susan Avenue
614 ft · 27 sec · Susan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Susan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Hubbard Lake.
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 Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hubbard Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Hubbard Lake?
The road trip is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 115.2 miles from Grand Rapids and 115.4 miles from Hubbard Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 7:30 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.78 one way or $69.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Rapids and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hubbard Lake.
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 Hubbard Lake. Straight-line distance: 163.08 mi (262.45 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 Hubbard Lake
Hubbard Lake is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.7597300, -83.5444200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hubbard Lake (-83.54442, 44.75973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $4.27 | $34.78 | $69.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $40.41 | $80.81 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $45.24 | $90.48 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $53.56 | $107.12 |
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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