How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Kilmanagh, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Kilmanagh, MI is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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 03h 25m.
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.
City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Kilmanagh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Kilmanagh.
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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
14.9 mi · 20 min · West Isabella Road
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Continue on Isabella Street
3 mi · 4 min · Isabella Street
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Continue on Fitzhugh Street
969 ft · 23 sec · Fitzhugh Street
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Continue on Jerome Street
931 ft · 27 sec · Jerome Street
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Turn right onto West Buttles Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Buttles Street
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Turn straight onto Lyon Road
15 mi · 16 min · Lyon Road
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North Madison Avenue
1102 ft · 18 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on West Center Road
7.2 mi · 8 min · West Center Road
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Continue on Bay City-Forestville Road
7.5 mi · 9 min · Bay City-Forestville Road
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Continue on West Bay City-Forestville Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · West Bay City-Forestville Road
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Continue on Bay Street
2651 ft · 40 sec · Bay Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street
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Continue on North Unionville Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · North Unionville Road
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Continue on South Beck Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Beck Street
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Continue on East Pine Street
2084 ft · 27 sec · East Pine Street
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Continue on North Unionville Road
1630 ft · 21 sec · North Unionville Road
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Continue on Kollis Road
3131 ft · 40 sec · Kollis Road
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Continue on South Unionville Road
1309 ft · 21 sec · South Unionville Road
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Turn right onto Kilmanagh Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Kilmanagh Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kilmanagh Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Kilmanagh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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 Slight Chance Light Rain near Kilmanagh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Kilmanagh?
The road trip is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Grand Rapids and 82.3 miles from Kilmanagh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 10:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.17 one way or $50.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grand Rapids and Slight Chance Light Rain near Kilmanagh.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Kilmanagh. Straight-line distance: 128.37 mi (206.59 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 Kilmanagh
Kilmanagh is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7561300, -83.3569000 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kilmanagh (-83.3569, 43.75613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 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 | $4.34 | $25.17 | $50.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $32.58 | $65.17 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $38.33 | $76.65 |
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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