How far is Jenison, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Jenison, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Kent County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jenison and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenison and Grand Rapids.
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Start on Cottonwood Drive
14 m · 6 sec · Cottonwood Drive
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Turn left onto Baldwin Street
2966 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Street
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Take the ramp straight
2520 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Avenue
1919 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Market Avenue Southwest
2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
1431 ft · 55 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 Jenison 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.
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.9 mi · 00h 04m
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 Jenison 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 Jenison to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Wyoming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Jenison and 3.9 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jenison and Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Wyoming
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 Wyoming.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Holland station
Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jenison and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 7.37 mi (11.86 km).
#1 Jenison
Census designated place in Ottaway County, Michigan
| Population | 16,538 |
| Coordinates | 42.9072500, -85.7919800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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