How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Ravenna, MI?

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Ravenna, MI is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.2 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.69 mi
33.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.77 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-05-12T20:27
Arrive Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grand Rapids
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Reno
MI

Township in Iosco County, Michigan

From Grand Rapids
13.6 mi
00h 17m
To Ravenna
13.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Ravenna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Ravenna.

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street West

    1431 ft · 59 sec · Fulton Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest

    943 ft · 34 sec · Market Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Cadillac

    944 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing

    2409 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96: Muskegon

    1550 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    993 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    11.6 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamont, Coopersville

    1029 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 48th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · South 48th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wilson Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Wilson Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Ravenna Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · South Ravenna Road

  13. 13

    Continue on William Street

    1287 ft · 31 sec · William Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1202 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    31 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Ravenna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
12.5 mi · 46%
South Ravenna Road
4.62 mi · 17%
South 48th Avenue
4.49 mi · 17%
US 131 North
3.42 mi · 13%
Wilson Road
1.01 mi · 4%
Fulton Street West
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96

Merge slight right

11.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reno
00h 17m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Grand Rapids and Rain Showers near Ravenna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Ravenna?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 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?

Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Grand Rapids and 13.6 miles from Ravenna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 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 $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Grand Rapids and Rain Showers near Ravenna.

Stop Ideas Near Reno

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Reno and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Hudsonville City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Hudsonville City Hall

Hudsonville , MI
3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reno.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

19 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

23 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Holland station

38 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

47 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Ravenna. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.3 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ravenna

Human settlement in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,706
Coordinates43.1894700, -85.9369900
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Ravenna (-85.93699, 43.18947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Ravenna. The current time is 20:27:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.