How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Lakewood Club, MI?

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Lakewood Club, MI is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.54 mi
00h 58m
Flight
41.04 mi
66.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.04 mi
Kilometers
66.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.54 mi
Kilometers
81.34 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood Club
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Lakewood Club
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Rapids
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fruitport
MI

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

From Grand Rapids
25.2 mi
00h 29m
To Lakewood Club
25.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Lakewood Club.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Lakewood Club.

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street West

    1431 ft · 59 sec · Fulton Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest

    943 ft · 34 sec · Market Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Cadillac

    944 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing

    2409 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96: Muskegon

    1550 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    993 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    30 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Muskegon, Ludington

    2543 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR B23

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Russell Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Russell Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Lakewood Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Lakewood Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Clover Road

    730 ft · 37 sec · Clover Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    122 m · 18 sec · Maple Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Lakewood Club.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
31 mi · 61%
US 31 North
10.9 mi · 22%
US 131 North
3.42 mi · 7%
Russell Road
3.06 mi · 6%
East Lakewood Road
1.14 mi · 2%
CR B23
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96

Merge slight right

30 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruitport
00h 29m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood Club.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Lakewood Club?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Fruitport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Grand Rapids and 25.3 miles from Lakewood Club.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood Club.

Stop Ideas Near Fruitport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fruitport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fruitport.

RAIL

Holland station

38 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

43 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

48 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

63 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Lakewood Club. Straight-line distance: 41.04 mi (66.05 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Lakewood Club

#2 Lakewood Club

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,292
Coordinates43.3711200, -86.2603400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Lakewood Club (-86.26034, 43.37112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.42
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.71 $13.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $4.65 $8.28 $16.57
Diesel $5.30 $9.44 $18.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Lakewood Club. The current time is 02:36:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.