How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Yale, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Yale, MI is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Yale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Yale.
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Start on Fulton Street West
17 m · 10 sec · Fulton Street West
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Turn left onto Division Avenue North
2034 ft · 1 min · Division Avenue North
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Continue on Division Avenue Northeast
609 ft · 18 sec · Division Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast
71 m · 11 sec · Michigan Street Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 East: Lansing
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Merge slight left
51.1 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
102.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond
2684 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Kinney Road
3077 ft · 52 sec · Kinney Road
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Continue on Main Street
2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Kinney Road
2911 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road
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Continue on Emmett Road
7 mi · 10 min · Emmett Road
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Continue on Wilkes Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Wilkes Road
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Turn straight onto South Brockway Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Brockway Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1572 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Yale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 East
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 45m
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 Yale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Yale?
The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Morrice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Grand Rapids and 86.8 miles from Yale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Yale.
Stop Ideas Near Morrice
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 Morrice.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Yale. Straight-line distance: 145.36 mi (233.93 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 Yale
Private research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 43.1300300, -82.7982600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yale (-82.79826, 43.13003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
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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