How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Solon, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Solon, MI is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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.
Flight 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 52m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Solon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Solon.
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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
90.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115, M 55 West: Manistee, Frankfort, Clare
2398 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East M-115 Highway
20.9 mi · 29 min · East M-115 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North M-37 Highway
8 m · 1 sec · North M-37 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway
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Turn left onto North 13 Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road
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Continue on County Road 633
10.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 633
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Continue on South West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · South West Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road
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Turn right onto East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Long Lake Road
677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road
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Turn right onto Strait Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Traverse Highway
1122 ft · 24 sec · East Traverse Highway
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Turn left onto South Solon Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Solon Road
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Turn left onto East White Road
1069 ft · 17 sec · East White Road
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Turn straight onto East Hoxie Road
102 m · 5 sec · East Hoxie Road
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Continue on East Alpine Road
1823 ft · 28 sec · East Alpine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Alpine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Solon.
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
90.7 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Solon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Solon?
The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 72.5 miles from Grand Rapids and 72.5 miles from Solon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Solon.
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 Solon. Straight-line distance: 127.64 mi (205.41 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 Solon
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
| Population | 1,511 |
| Coordinates | 44.8094400, -85.7611900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Solon (-85.76119, 44.80944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.78 | $43.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
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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