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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.67 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.84 mi
36.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.84 mi
Kilometers
36.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.67 mi
Kilometers
50.96 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irving
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
Ross
MI

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

From Irving
15.8 mi
00h 19m
To Grand Rapids
15.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on McCann Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · McCann Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North M-37 Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North M-37 Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    929 ft · 16 sec · South Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1934 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Arlington Street

    2313 ft · 47 sec · Arlington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North State Highway 37

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 37

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 108th Street Southeast

    5.5 mi · 8 min · 108th Street Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 100th Street Southeast

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 100th Street Southeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

    990 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Street Downtown

    2116 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest

    76 m · 16 sec · Cherry Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest

    1288 ft · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    587 ft · 22 sec · Fulton Street West

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
12.1 mi · 38%
108th Street Southeast
5.5 mi · 17%
North State Highway 37
4.14 mi · 13%
North M-37 Highway
3.87 mi · 12%
100th Street Southeast
2.18 mi · 7%
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
1.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
00h 19m from Irving
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ross and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 13.7 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 14 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 Ross.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

19 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Holland station

33 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

39 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

55 mi away
459 North Burdick St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 22.84 mi (36.75 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population3,423
Coordinates42.6883700, -85.4180700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: McCann Road (-85.417379, 42.688353)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Grand Rapids. The current time is 04:05:30.

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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.