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

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Unadilla, MI is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.8 mi
02h 08m
Flight
89.78 mi
144.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.78 mi
Kilometers
144.49 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.8 mi
Kilometers
176.71 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unadilla
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Unadilla
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Rapids
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Grand Rapids
54.8 mi
01h 04m
To Unadilla
55 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street West

    17 m · 10 sec · Fulton Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Division Avenue North

    2034 ft · 1 min · Division Avenue North

  3. 3

    Continue on Division Avenue Northeast

    609 ft · 18 sec · Division Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast

    71 m · 11 sec · Michigan Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 East: Lansing

    651 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    25.3 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 43, M 52: Webberville, Stockbridge

    1965 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Stockbridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Topping Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Topping Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Spears Road

    551 ft · 9 sec · Spears Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Spears/Gregory Cutoff

    91 m · 5 sec · Spears/Gregory Cutoff

  15. 15

    Continue on South Gregory Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Gregory Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    3262 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Church Street

    1891 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Unadilla Road

    3206 ft · 1 min · Unadilla Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Doyle Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Doyle Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Unadilla Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Unadilla Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Kaiser Road

    99 m · 11 sec · Kaiser Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hadley Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Hadley Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hadley Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Freeway
62.7 mi · 57%
I 96 East
25.3 mi · 23%
Stockbridge Road
10.1 mi · 9%
Topping Road
4.36 mi · 4%
Unadilla Road
1.79 mi · 2%
Plainfield Road
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gerald R Ford Freeway

Merge slight left

58.8 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
89.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 04m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Sunny near Unadilla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Grand Rapids and 55 miles from Unadilla.

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

The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Rapids and Sunny near Unadilla.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wacousta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Unadilla. Straight-line distance: 89.78 mi (144.49 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Unadilla

#2 Unadilla

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

Population3,472
Coordinates42.4286500, -84.0566200
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Unadilla (-84.05662, 42.42865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Unadilla. The current time is 23:03:17.

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.