How far is Irving, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Irving, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Grand Rapids.
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Start on McCann Road
1.5 km · 2 min · McCann Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North M-37 Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · North M-37 Highway
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Continue on South Broadway Street
929 ft · 16 sec · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
1934 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Arlington Street
2313 ft · 47 sec · Arlington Street
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Continue on North State Highway 37
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 37
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Turn left onto 108th Street Southeast
5.5 mi · 8 min · 108th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 100th Street Southeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · 100th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
990 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Street Downtown
2116 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
76 m · 16 sec · Cherry Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
1288 ft · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
587 ft · 22 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 Irving and Grand Rapids.
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.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Irving 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 Irving to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Irving and 15.8 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irving and Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Hudsonville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ross.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Holland station
Rockford, Michigan
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 22.84 mi (36.75 km).
#1 Irving
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 3,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.6883700, -85.4180700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
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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