How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Ossineke, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Ossineke, MI is about 246.1 miles (396 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Bay County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Ossineke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Ossineke.
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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
94.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto East M-55 Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway
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Continue on West Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road
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Continue on West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Turn left onto South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Main Street
2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake City Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 18 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto Huron Street
2622 ft · 35 sec · Huron Street
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Continue on South Down River Road
17.1 mi · 20 min · South Down River Road
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Continue on Park Road
5 mi · 6 min · Park Road
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Continue on Cripps Road
3 mi · 3 min · Cripps Road
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Continue on Ryno Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Ryno Road
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Continue on West 8th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto North Morenci Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · North Morenci Avenue
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Continue on South Mount Tom Road
20.5 mi · 26 min · South Mount Tom Road
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Turn right onto Curran Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Curran Road
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Continue on State Highway 65
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn left
16 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Old M-171
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old M-171
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Continue on West Traverse Bay State Road
1 km · 1 min · West Traverse Bay State Road
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1159 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2151 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Barlow Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Barlow Road
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Continue on Old M-171
6.7 mi · 12 min · Old M-171
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Huron
4.4 mi · 5 min · North Huron
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Continue straight
43 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Nicholson Hill Road
35 m · 7 sec · East Nicholson Hill Road
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Ossineke.
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
94.8 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Sunny near Ossineke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Ossineke?
The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Merritt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Grand Rapids and 123.2 miles from Ossineke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 7:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Rapids and Sunny near Ossineke.
Stop Ideas Near Merritt
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 Merritt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Ossineke. Straight-line distance: 173.8 mi (279.7 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 Ossineke
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.9022300, -83.4424700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ossineke (-83.44247, 44.90223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.40 | $80.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.04 | $92.08 |
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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