How far is Kentwood, MI from Grattan, MI?

The driving distance from Kentwood, MI to Grattan, MI is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
30.6 mi
00h 41m
Flight
19.94 mi
32.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.94 mi
Kilometers
32.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.6 mi
Kilometers
49.25 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Kentwood
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentwood
2026-04-18T13:33
Arrive Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kentwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Comstock Park
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Kentwood
15.3 mi
00h 20m
To Grattan
15.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kentwood and Grattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kentwood and Grattan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 52nd Street Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · 52nd Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Kellogg Woods Drive Southeast

    1702 ft · 44 sec · Kellogg Woods Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on 54th Street Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 54th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West River Drive

    1593 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West River Drive Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northland Drive Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northland Drive Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Wolverine Boulevard Northeast

    1.6 km · 1 min · Wolverine Boulevard Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Belding Road Northeast

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Belding Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Belding Road Northeast

    847 ft · 21 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentwood and Grattan.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
12.7 mi · 41%
Belding Road Northeast
8.68 mi · 28%
West River Drive Northeast
4.67 mi · 15%
Northland Drive Northeast
1.19 mi · 4%
Wolverine Boulevard Northeast
0.98 mi · 3%
52nd Street Southeast
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

12.3 mi · 00h 14m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comstock Park
00h 20m from Kentwood
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kentwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kentwood to Grattan?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Comstock Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Kentwood and 15.3 miles from Grattan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kentwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.

Stop Ideas Near Comstock Park

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 Comstock Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Grand Rapids City Hall
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Grand Rapids City Hall

Grand Rapids , MI
300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 4.0/5 17 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Comstock Park.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

9 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

13 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

43 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

45 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentwood and Grattan. Straight-line distance: 19.94 mi (32.09 km).

Kentwood

#1 Kentwood

Town of the United States

Population51,719
Coordinates42.8694700, -85.6447500
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grattan

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population3,954
Coordinates43.0842000, -85.3811300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentwood (-85.64475, 42.86947)
End: Grattan (-85.38113, 43.0842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentwood and Grattan. The current time is 13:33:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.