How far is Mattawan, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Mattawan, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mattawan and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mattawan and Grand Rapids.
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Start on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
20 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-131 NORTH: Grand Rapids
1445 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 54 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 Mattawan 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.
US-131 NORTH
Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 00h 54m
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 Mattawan 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 Mattawan to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Martin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Mattawan and 30.1 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mattawan and Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Martin
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 Martin.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Bangor
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mattawan and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 52.43 mi (84.37 km).
#1 Mattawan
City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 42.2094800, -85.7844500 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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