How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Penn, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Penn, MI is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Penn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Penn.
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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
43.6 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right
28.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto M-60
13.2 mi · 19 min · M-60
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Continue on East State Street
1332 ft · 21 sec · East State Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
1536 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60
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Continue on West State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on M-60
2649 ft · 43 sec · M-60
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Turn right onto Penn Road
2 mi · 3 min · Penn Road
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Continue on Penn Road
58 m · 6 sec · Penn Road
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Turn left onto Quaker Street
107 m · 15 sec · Quaker Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
103 m · 17 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
46 m · 7 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Penn.
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 South
Merge slight right
43.6 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Penn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Penn?
The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Alamo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Grand Rapids and 45 miles from Penn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Penn.
Stop Ideas Near Alamo
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 Alamo.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Bangor
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Penn. Straight-line distance: 71.54 mi (115.13 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 Penn
Township in Cass County, Michigan
| Population | 1,708 |
| Coordinates | 41.9469900, -85.9358400 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn (-85.93584, 41.94699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
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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