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

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Worth, MI is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
157.1 mi
03h 12m
Flight
108.22 mi
174.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.22 mi
Kilometers
174.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.1 mi
Kilometers
252.83 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worth
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-04-15T20:59
Arrive Worth
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 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

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
Mount Pleasant
MI

City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States

From Grand Rapids
78.5 mi
01h 36m
To Worth
78.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street West

    1431 ft · 59 sec · Fulton Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest

    943 ft · 34 sec · Market Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Cadillac

    944 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    45.8 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 20: Stanwood

    2567 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 155th Avenue

    2687 ft · 42 sec · 155th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Buchanan Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Remus Road

    12 mi · 16 min · West Remus Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Meridian Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Meridian Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Pickard Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Pickard Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Pickard Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West Pickard Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Pickard Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Pickard Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Isabella Road

    14.9 mi · 20 min · West Isabella Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Isabella Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Isabella Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Fitzhugh Street

    969 ft · 23 sec · Fitzhugh Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Jerome Street

    931 ft · 27 sec · Jerome Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Buttles Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Buttles Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Lyon Road

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Lyon Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, US 23 North: Mackinac Bridge

    1531 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    24.2 mi · 24 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Standish, Alpena

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    748 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Huron Road

    6 m · 1 sec · South Huron Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto South Huron Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Huron Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Worth Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Worth Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
45.9 mi · 29%
I 75 North
25.8 mi · 16%
West Isabella Road
14.9 mi · 10%
Lyon Road
14.9 mi · 9%
West Remus Road
12 mi · 8%
East Pickard Road
10 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

45.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
01h 36m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Rapids and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Grand Rapids and 78.7 miles from Worth.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Rapids and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Worth.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Worth. Straight-line distance: 108.22 mi (174.16 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Worth

Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.

Population3,597
Coordinates43.9253000, -83.9655500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Worth (-83.96555, 43.9253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Worth. The current time is 20:59:55.

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.