How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Secord, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Secord, MI is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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 02h 50m.
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.
City in Northern Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Secord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Secord.
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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
67.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10
2630 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
39.1 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 NORTH: Mackinac Bridge
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US 127 North: Mackinac Bridge
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 61: Harrison, Gladwin
1537 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Clare Avenue
1589 ft · 27 sec · North Clare Avenue
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Turn left onto East Gladwin Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · East Gladwin Road
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Continue on M-61
5.1 mi · 8 min · M-61
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Continue on West Cedar Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Cedar Avenue
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Continue on M-61
5.9 mi · 8 min · M-61
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive
2.7 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Secord.
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 North
Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Rapids and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Secord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Secord?
The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Reed City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Grand Rapids and 70.4 miles from Secord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Rapids and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Secord.
Stop Ideas Near Reed City
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 Reed City.
Reed City, Michigan
Big Rapids, Michigan
Cadillac, Michigan
Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Secord. Straight-line distance: 98.29 mi (158.19 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 Secord
Township in Gladwin County, Michigan
| Population | 1,141 |
| Coordinates | 44.0153000, -84.3477800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Secord (-84.34778, 44.0153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.70 | $37.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
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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