How far is Oak Park, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?

The driving distance from Oak Park, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
59.92 mi
01h 06m
Flight
46.73 mi
75.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.73 mi
Kilometers
75.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.92 mi
Kilometers
96.43 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Park
2026-04-19T08:25
Arrive Grand Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Martin
MI

Village in Michigan, USA

From Oak Park
30 mi
00h 33m
To Grand Rapids
30 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Park and Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park and Grand Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on Wellington Avenue

    111 m · 22 sec · Wellington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Virginia Avenue

    1659 ft · 1 min · Virginia Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  5. 5

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  6. 6

    Continue on East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  11. 11

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Allegan Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Street Downtown

    2116 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest

    76 m · 16 sec · Cherry Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest

    1288 ft · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    587 ft · 22 sec · Fulton Street West

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
35.4 mi · 59%
M 89
9.01 mi · 15%
Jackson Road
4.54 mi · 8%
East Richplain Drive
3.25 mi · 5%
West Michigan Avenue
2.03 mi · 3%
East C Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martin
00h 33m from Oak Park
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Park and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Park to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 miles from Oak Park and 30 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Park and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Martin

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

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

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

27 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Bangor

46 mi away
541 Railroad St.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

47 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 46.73 mi (75.2 km).

Oak Park

#1 Oak Park

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Population29,293
Coordinates42.3583700, -85.2569400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Wellington Avenue (-85.256941, 42.358445)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.91
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.96 $15.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.97 $17.95
Premium $4.65 $9.82 $19.64
Diesel $5.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Park and Grand Rapids. The current time is 08:25:43.

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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.