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

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Woodhaven, MI is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.21 mi
03h 11m
Flight
136 mi
218.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136 mi
Kilometers
218.87 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.21 mi
Kilometers
275.53 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-04-19T06:32
Arrive Woodhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Rapids
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Williamston
MI

Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

From Grand Rapids
85.5 mi
01h 35m
To Woodhaven
85.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Metro Airport

    2726 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Eureka Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Eureka Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    766 ft · 13 sec · Telegraph Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Toledo

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1.6 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Gibraltar

    1440 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Gibraltar Road

    607 ft · 11 sec · Gibraltar Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Detroit

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 39%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
62.7 mi · 37%
I 96
22.3 mi · 13%
Eureka Road
6.45 mi · 4%
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
6.15 mi · 4%
I 75 North
3.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamston
01h 35m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Grand Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Woodhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Grand Rapids and 85.7 miles from Woodhaven.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Grand Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Woodhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Williamston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williamston, 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 Williamston.

RAIL

East Lansing station

18 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

35 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

35 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Woodhaven. Straight-line distance: 136 mi (218.87 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

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

#2 Woodhaven

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population12,430
Coordinates42.1389300, -83.2416000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Woodhaven (-83.2416, 42.13893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.87 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
12.08 gal · 45.74 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.69 $51.38
Premium $4.65 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $5.30 $32.04 $64.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Woodhaven. The current time is 06:32:47.

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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.