How far is Ithaca, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Ithaca, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 25m.
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 Montcalm County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ithaca and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ithaca and Grand Rapids.
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Start on East Center Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Center Street
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Continue on Washington Road
10.8 mi · 15 min · Washington Road
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Continue on East Stanton Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · East Stanton Road
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Turn left onto South Vickeryville Road
7.9 mi · 11 min · South Vickeryville Road
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Turn right onto East Carson City Road
13.7 mi · 19 min · East Carson City Road
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Continue on East Washington Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on West Carson City Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Carson City Road
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Continue on 14 Mile Road Northeast
2573 ft · 41 sec · 14 Mile Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Old 14 Mile Road Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Old 14 Mile Road Northeast
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Turn slight right onto 14 Mile Road Northeast
11.2 mi · 16 min · 14 Mile Road Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
2291 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 16 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 Ithaca 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 South
Merge slight left
15 mi · 00h 16m
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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Ithaca and 37.3 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ithaca and Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ithaca and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 58.09 mi (93.49 km).
#1 Ithaca
City in Michigan
| Population | 2,744 |
| Coordinates | 43.2917000, -84.6075000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.90 | $27.79 |
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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