How far is Highland Park, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Highland Park, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Park and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Grand Rapids.
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Start on Gerald Street
14 m · 9 sec · Gerald Street
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
729 ft · 29 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Davison Service Road
81 m · 7 sec · Davison Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward M 8 West
1501 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Davison Freeway
2020 ft · 31 sec · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 10 North: Lansing
1467 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
11.6 mi · 15 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 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 Highland 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 Cloudy leaving Highland Park and Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Park to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Highland Park and 77.2 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.07 one way or $46.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Highland Park and Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Okemos
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 Okemos.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 136.15 mi (219.12 km).
#1 Highland Park
Highland Park is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4055900, -83.0968700 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $4.27 | $23.07 | $46.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $30.01 | $60.03 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $35.53 | $71.06 |
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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