How far is Kinderhook, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?

The driving distance from Kinderhook, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 122.4 miles (197 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.44 mi
01h 56m
Flight
87.42 mi
140.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.42 mi
Kilometers
140.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.44 mi
Kilometers
197.05 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Kinderhook
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinderhook
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kinderhook
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Augusta
MI

Village in Michigan

From Kinderhook
54.9 mi
00h 58m
To Grand Rapids
67.6 mi
00h 58m

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
5 to 10 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 Kinderhook and Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kinderhook and Grand Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on South Angola Road

    10 m · 6 sec · South Angola Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Copeland Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Copeland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2498 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M-96, BL I-94: Marshall

    1627 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M-96 WEST: Marshall

    127 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Michigan Avenue

    8.5 mi · 12 min · West Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  14. 14

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  15. 15

    Continue on East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  20. 20

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Allegan Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Street Downtown

    2116 ft · 56 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest

    536 ft · 26 sec · Cherry Street Southwest

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Commerce Avenue Southwest

    1288 ft · 48 sec · Commerce Avenue Southwest

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    93 m · 11 sec · Fulton Street West

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kinderhook and Grand Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
35.4 mi · 29%
East Copeland Road
34.1 mi · 28%
West Michigan Avenue
14.6 mi · 12%
M 89
9.01 mi · 7%
Jackson Road
4.54 mi · 4%
East Richplain Drive
3.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
00h 58m from Kinderhook
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kinderhook 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 Kinderhook to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 122.4 miles (197 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Kinderhook and 67.6 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kinderhook and Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Augusta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Augusta.

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

14 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

20 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Albion station

50 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Bangor

62 mi away
541 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kinderhook and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 87.42 mi (140.69 km).

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#1 Kinderhook

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,501
Coordinates41.7967200, -85.0052400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: South Angola Road (-85.005129, 41.79672)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.36 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.72 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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 Kinderhook and Grand Rapids. The current time is 05:58:44.

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.