How far is Juniata, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Juniata, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (184 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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 02h 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 Shiawassee County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Juniata and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juniata and Grand Rapids.
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Start on Washburn Road
17 m · 6 sec · Washburn Road
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Turn right onto West Saginaw Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · West Saginaw Road
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Continue on East Huron Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Huron Avenue
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Turn left onto Goodrich Street
5 m · 1 sec · Goodrich Street
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Continue on Goodrich Street
2995 ft · 51 sec · Goodrich Street
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Continue on State Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on State Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Road
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Continue on South State Street
2723 ft · 46 sec · South State Street
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Continue on North State Road
10.1 mi · 15 min · North State Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 69 West: Flint
2532 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
54.7 mi · 56 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1428 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
52.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
2637 ft · 1 min
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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 Juniata and Grand Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
54.7 mi · 00h 56m
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 Juniata 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 Juniata to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Juniata and 75.9 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (184 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Juniata and Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
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 Perry.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Juniata and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 114.34 mi (184.01 km).
#1 Juniata
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 43.3497500, -83.4621800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.33 | $40.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.92 | $45.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
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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