How far is Martin, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Martin, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martin and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martin and Grand Rapids.
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Start on South Main Street
37 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Allegan Street
2888 ft · 1 min · West Allegan Street
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Continue on 116th Avenue
1790 ft · 28 sec · 116th Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
29 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Street Downtown
2116 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
76 m · 16 sec · Cherry Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
1288 ft · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
587 ft · 22 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 Martin 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.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
29 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Martin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martin to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Martin and 15.5 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Martin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
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 Ross.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Holland station
Rockford, Michigan
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martin and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 29.49 mi (47.46 km).
#1 Martin
Village in Michigan, USA
| Population | 408 |
| Coordinates | 42.5369800, -85.6416800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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 (-85.668091, 42.963218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.58 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.22 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
| Premium | $5.82 | $6.34 | $12.69 |
| Diesel | $6.69 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
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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