How far is Maple Grove, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 393.3 miles (633 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
393.35 mi
06h 19m
Flight
242.15 mi
389.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.15 mi
Kilometers
389.7 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.35 mi
Kilometers
633.03 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 5:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-18T05:07
Arrive Grand Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 1:49 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Trowbridge
MI

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

From Maple Grove
196.7 mi
03h 09m
To Grand Rapids
196.7 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Grand Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on McMaster Road

    38 m · 11 sec · McMaster Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Grove Road

    606 ft · 33 sec · Maple Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    14.1 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rock River Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rock River Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tunteri Road

    15.6 mi · 22 min · Tunteri Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto M-28/M-94

    34.1 mi · 40 min · M-28/M-94

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac

    1808 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Lake City Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Houghton Lake Road

    17.9 mi · 25 min · East Houghton Lake Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2727 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Shore

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore

  18. 18

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Lakeshore Drive

    1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on South Morey Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Blue Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Watergate Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Watergate Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East M-55 Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East M-55 Highway

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left

    1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing

    1720 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    137 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    127 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East M-55 Highway
96.4 mi · 24%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 24%
M-28/M-94
34.1 mi · 9%
US 127
18.3 mi · 5%
East Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 5%
Tunteri Road
15.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

94.1 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+151.2 mi
242.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trowbridge
03h 09m from Maple Grove
Leave By
11:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 393.3 miles (633 km) and usually takes 06h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trowbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.7 miles from Maple Grove and 196.7 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 151.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.34 one way or $104.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Trowbridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Trowbridge, 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 Trowbridge.

BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

27 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Alanson, MI

28 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

34 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

35 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 242.15 mi (389.7 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population1,316
Coordinates46.3041100, -87.1573700
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: McMaster Road (-87.15737, 46.304119)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 633 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.88 gal
52.54 L · about $52.34
Round trip
$104.68
27.76 gal · 105.08 L
Estimated CO2
123.4 kg one way
Round trip: 246.7 kg / 544 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $52.34 $104.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.03 $118.06
Premium $4.65 $64.60 $129.20
Diesel $5.30 $73.62 $147.24

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 Maple Grove and Grand Rapids. The current time is 05:07:41.

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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.