How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Springport, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Springport, MI is about 235.5 miles (379 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Bay County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Springport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Springport.
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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
94.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto East M-55 Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway
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Continue on West Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road
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Continue on West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Turn left onto South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Main Street
2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake City Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 18 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto Huron Street
2622 ft · 35 sec · Huron Street
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Continue on South Down River Road
17.1 mi · 20 min · South Down River Road
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Continue on Park Road
5 mi · 6 min · Park Road
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Continue on Cripps Road
3 mi · 3 min · Cripps Road
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Continue on Ryno Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Ryno Road
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Continue on West 8th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto North Morenci Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · North Morenci Avenue
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Continue on South Mount Tom Road
20.5 mi · 26 min · South Mount Tom Road
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Turn right onto Curran Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Curran Road
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Continue on State Highway 65
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn left
22.3 mi · 27 min
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Turn sharp right onto South State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto Springport Road
137 m · 21 sec · Springport Road
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Turn right onto South Lake Huron Shore Road
605 ft · 27 sec · South Lake Huron Shore Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Huron Shore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Springport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
94.8 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Springport?
The road trip is about 235.5 miles (379 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Merritt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Grand Rapids and 117.9 miles from Springport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springport.
Stop Ideas Near Merritt
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 Merritt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Springport. Straight-line distance: 164.99 mi (265.53 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 Springport
Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 783 |
| Coordinates | 44.6352900, -83.3055200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springport (-83.30552, 44.63529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.34 | $62.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.34 | $70.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.67 | $77.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.08 | $88.15 |
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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