How far is Grosse Pointe Park, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grosse Pointe Park and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Park and Grand Rapids.
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Start on East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Conner Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · Conner Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
727 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 75 North: Flint
1797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.6 mi · 8 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East
2746 ft · 1 min · I-75 North to I-696 East
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
18 mi · 19 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
2637 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Division Avenue North
56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Pointe Park and Grand Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Grosse Pointe Park and Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grosse Pointe Park to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Grosse Pointe Park and 82.3 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Grosse Pointe Park and Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Williamston
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 Williamston.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Pointe Park and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 144.53 mi (232.6 km).
#1 Grosse Pointe Park
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 10,972 |
| Coordinates | 42.3758700, -82.9374200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan.
| Population | 200,031 |
| Coordinates | 42.9633600, -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.91 | $43.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.82 | $61.63 |
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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