How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Pulaski, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Pulaski, MI is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
Town in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Pulaski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Pulaski.
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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
35.5 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 89 East, M 43 East: Plainwell
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Allegan Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on M 89
1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89
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Continue on East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive
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Continue on East C Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn left onto East D Avenue
2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue
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Continue on M 89
8 mi · 9 min · M 89
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Continue on M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue
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Continue on Hamblin Street
107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road
107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road
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Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 94: Albion
1502 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on North Eaton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Eaton Street
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Turn left onto Austin Avenue
910 ft · 16 sec · Austin Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Superior Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Superior Street
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Turn left onto River Street
751 ft · 15 sec · River Street
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Continue on Haven Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Haven Road
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Continue on B Drive South
1.1 mi · 2 min · B Drive South
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Continue on Albion Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Albion Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Pulaski Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Pulaski.
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
35.5 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pulaski.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Pulaski?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Grand Rapids and 51 miles from Pulaski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Rapids and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pulaski.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Park
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 Highland Park.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 78.5 mi (126.33 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 Pulaski
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 2,092 |
| Coordinates | 42.1150400, -84.6424600 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pulaski (-84.64246, 42.11504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
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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