How far is Hersey, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Hersey, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Howard County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hersey and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hersey and Grand Rapids.
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Start on South Main Street
1813 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2 Mile Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · West 2 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Old US 131
2 mi · 3 min · Old US 131
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Continue on Northland Drive
5 mi · 7 min · Northland Drive
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Turn right onto 19 Mile Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 19 Mile Road
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Take the ramp left
2576 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
56.2 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing
1720 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
127 m · 10 sec
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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 Hersey and Grand Rapids.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
19 Mile Road
Merge slight left
56.2 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Hersey 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 Hersey to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Howard City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Hersey and 35.5 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hersey and Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Howard City
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 Howard City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hersey and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 62.19 mi (100.08 km).
#1 Hersey
Township in Osceola County, Michigan
| Population | 347 |
| Coordinates | 43.8486300, -85.4444900 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $4.17 | $10.38 | $20.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $12.12 | $24.23 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
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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