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

The driving distance from Hudsonville, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.43 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.84 mi
19.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.84 mi
Kilometers
19.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.43 mi
Kilometers
21.61 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Sat, May 30, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Hudsonville
Sat, May 30, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudsonville
2026-05-30T04:02
Arrive Grand Rapids
Sat, May 30, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hudsonville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Grandville
MI

City in Kent County, Michigan

From Hudsonville
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To Grand Rapids
6.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Van Buren Street

    685 ft · 28 sec · Van Buren Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    118 m · 13 sec · Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    148 m · 24 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Balsam Drive

    158 m · 15 sec · Balsam Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chicago Drive

    611 ft · 17 sec · Chicago Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Chicago Drive

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Chicago Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1970 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Avenue

    1919 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Market Avenue Southwest

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    1431 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Street West

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago Drive
5.43 mi · 40%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
4.41 mi · 33%
Market Avenue Southwest
2.25 mi · 17%
Market Avenue
0.36 mi · 3%
Fulton Street West
0.27 mi · 2%
Van Buren Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago Drive

Continue on Chicago Drive

4.94 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandville
00h 10m from Hudsonville
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudsonville 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 Hudsonville to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grandville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Hudsonville and 6.9 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudsonville and Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Grandville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grandville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Hudsonville City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Hudsonville City Hall

Hudsonville , MI
3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandville.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

9 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

29 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Holland station

30 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

59 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudsonville and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 11.84 mi (19.05 km).

Hudsonville

#1 Hudsonville

City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States

Population7,391
Coordinates42.8708600, -85.8650400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Buren Street (-85.86504, 42.870889)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.77 $3.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.65 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $5.30 $2.49 $4.99

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudsonville and Grand Rapids. The current time is 04:02:45.

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.