How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Suttons Bay, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Suttons Bay, MI is about 158 miles (254.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Osceola County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Suttons Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Suttons Bay.
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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
115.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Turn left onto East M 113
8.7 mi · 12 min · East M 113
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Turn right onto Clark Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Road
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Continue on Voice Road
2 mi · 3 min · Voice Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Garfield Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · South Garfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Garfield Road
24 m · 5 sec · North Garfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Garfield Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Garfield Road
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Continue on South Garfield Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Garfield Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eighth Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Eighth Street
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2323 ft · 57 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto West Grandview Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Grandview Parkway
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Continue on South West Bay Shore Drive
14.8 mi · 21 min · South West Bay Shore Drive
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Continue on North Saint Josephs Avenue
135 m · 14 sec · North Saint Josephs Avenue
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
51 m · 10 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Front Street
103 m · 15 sec · North Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Suttons Bay.
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
115 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Suttons Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Suttons Bay?
The road trip is about 158 miles (254.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Grand Rapids and 79 miles from Suttons Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Suttons Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Le Roy
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 Le Roy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Suttons Bay. Straight-line distance: 139.11 mi (223.87 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 Suttons Bay
Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 617 |
| Coordinates | 44.9766700, -85.6506400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Suttons Bay (-85.65064, 44.97667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $4.34 | $24.21 | $48.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $31.35 | $62.70 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $36.87 | $73.75 |
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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