How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Leland, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Leland, MI is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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.
Township in Osceola County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Leland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Leland.
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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
90.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115, M 55 West: Manistee, Frankfort, Clare
2398 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East M-115 Highway
20.9 mi · 29 min · East M-115 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North M-37 Highway
8 m · 1 sec · North M-37 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway
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Turn left onto North 13 Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road
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Continue on County Road 633
10.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 633
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Continue on South West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · South West Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road
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Turn right onto East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Long Lake Road
677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road
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Turn right onto Strait Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Traverse Highway
1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway
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Turn right onto South Cedar Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road
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Continue on Kasson Street
1866 ft · 40 sec · Kasson Street
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Continue on South Good Harbor Trail
6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Manitou Trail
5.8 mi · 8 min · South Manitou Trail
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Continue on South Main Street
1966 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
24 m · 4 sec · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Leland.
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
90.7 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Grand Rapids and Rain Showers near Leland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Leland?
The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Grand Rapids and 80.7 miles from Leland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Grand Rapids and Rain Showers near Leland.
Stop Ideas Near Le Roy
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 Le Roy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Leland. Straight-line distance: 142.38 mi (229.14 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 Leland
Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 45.0230500, -85.7598100 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leland (-85.75981, 45.02305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.49 | $42.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.23 | $60.47 |
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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