How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Lakefield, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Lakefield, MI is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 09m.
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.
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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 Lakefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Lakefield.
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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
34.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46
2891 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Edgar Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Edgar Road
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road
21 mi · 29 min · Howard City Edmore Road
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Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road
960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
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Continue on Northwest Monroe Road
2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road
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Continue on West Monroe Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · West Monroe Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing
2340 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Rd
1857 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
704 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Road
12 mi · 16 min · East Lincoln Road
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Continue on Swan Creek Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Swan Creek Road
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Turn right onto South Merrill Road
2 mi · 5 min · South Merrill Road
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Turn right onto Lakefield Road
18 m · 3 sec · Lakefield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakefield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Lakefield.
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
34.5 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Grand Rapids and Cloudy near Lakefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Lakefield?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Edmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Grand Rapids and 49 miles from Lakefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grand Rapids and Cloudy near Lakefield.
Stop Ideas Near Edmore
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 Edmore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Lakefield. Straight-line distance: 72.43 mi (116.56 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 Lakefield
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
| Population | 993 |
| Coordinates | 43.3464200, -84.3305400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakefield (-84.33054, 43.34642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $17.32 | $34.64 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $19.38 | $38.76 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
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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