How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Martin, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Martin, MI is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Martin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Martin.
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Start on Fulton Street West
587 ft · 30 sec · Fulton Street West
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Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
1288 ft · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
87 m · 16 sec · Cherry Street Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 222: Martin, Watson
948 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto 116th Avenue
2323 ft · 37 sec · 116th Avenue
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Continue on West Allegan Street
2888 ft · 1 min · West Allegan Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
37 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Martin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 131 South
Merge slight right
29.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Grand Rapids and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Martin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Martin?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dorr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Grand Rapids and 15.5 miles from Martin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Grand Rapids and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Martin.
Stop Ideas Near Dorr
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 Dorr.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Holland station
Rockford, Michigan
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Martin. Straight-line distance: 29.49 mi (47.46 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 Martin
Village in Michigan, USA
| Population | 408 |
| Coordinates | 42.5369800, -85.6416800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martin (-85.64168, 42.53698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.58 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.22 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| Premium | $5.82 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Diesel | $6.69 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
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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