How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Pierson, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Pierson, MI is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Kent County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Pierson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Pierson.
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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
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sand Lake
2261 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto 22 Mile Road Northeast
2037 ft · 56 sec · 22 Mile Road Northeast
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Continue on West Lake Street Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lake Street Northeast
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Continue on East Lake Street
724 ft · 24 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street Northeast
927 ft · 18 sec · North 3rd Street Northeast
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Continue on Federal Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Federal Road
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Continue on 4th Street
1396 ft · 33 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Street
106 m · 20 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
45 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Pierson.
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 North
Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Grand Rapids and Rain Showers near Pierson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Pierson?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Grand Rapids and 14.6 miles from Pierson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Grand Rapids and Rain Showers near Pierson.
Stop Ideas Near Rockford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Grand Rapids City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockford.
Rockford, Michigan
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
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Holland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Pierson. Straight-line distance: 26.08 mi (41.97 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 Pierson
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
| Population | 174 |
| Coordinates | 43.3197500, -85.4978100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pierson (-85.49781, 43.31975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.59 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
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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