How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Pigeon, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Pigeon, MI is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Pigeon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Pigeon.
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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
45.8 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 20: Stanwood
2567 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 8 Mile Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road
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Turn left onto 155th Avenue
2687 ft · 42 sec · 155th Avenue
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Continue on Buchanan Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road
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Turn left onto 90th Avenue
2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue
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Turn right onto 9 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 9 Mile Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on West Wheatland Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on West Remus Road
12 mi · 16 min · West Remus Road
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Turn left onto South Meridian Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Meridian Road
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Turn right onto East Pickard Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Pickard Road
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Continue on West Pickard Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Pickard Street
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Continue on East Pickard Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · East Pickard Road
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Continue on West Isabella Road
14.9 mi · 20 min · West Isabella Road
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Continue on Isabella Street
3 mi · 4 min · Isabella Street
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Continue on Fitzhugh Street
969 ft · 23 sec · Fitzhugh Street
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Continue on Jerome Street
931 ft · 27 sec · Jerome Street
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Turn right onto West Buttles Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Buttles Street
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Turn straight onto Lyon Road
15 mi · 16 min · Lyon Road
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North Madison Avenue
1102 ft · 18 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on West Center Road
7.2 mi · 8 min · West Center Road
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Continue on Bay City-Forestville Road
7.5 mi · 9 min · Bay City-Forestville Road
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Continue on West Bay City-Forestville Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · West Bay City-Forestville Road
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Continue on Bay Street
2651 ft · 40 sec · Bay Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street
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Continue on North Unionville Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · North Unionville Road
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Continue on South Beck Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Beck Street
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Continue on East Pine Street
2084 ft · 27 sec · East Pine Street
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Continue on North Unionville Road
1630 ft · 21 sec · North Unionville Road
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Continue on Kollis Road
3131 ft · 40 sec · Kollis Road
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Continue on South Unionville Road
7.2 mi · 9 min · South Unionville Road
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Turn right onto Pigeon Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pigeon Road
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
2510 ft · 36 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Pigeon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
45.8 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Pigeon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Pigeon?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Grand Rapids and 86.7 miles from Pigeon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Pigeon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Pigeon. Straight-line distance: 134.46 mi (216.39 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 Pigeon
Village in Huron County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 43.8300200, -83.2699600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pigeon (-83.26996, 43.83002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
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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