How far is Osceola County, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Osceola County, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osceola County and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osceola County and Grand Rapids.
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Start on Sunrise Lake Road
2.2 mi · 9 min · Sunrise Lake Road
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Turn left onto 15 Mile Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · 15 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Penesol Road
2611 ft · 1 min · Penesol Road
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Turn left onto Leroy Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Leroy Road
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Continue on East Gilbert Street
1608 ft · 44 sec · East Gilbert Street
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Turn slight left onto Mackinaw Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Mackinaw Trail
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Turn right onto 14 Mile Road
1.1 km · 1 min · 14 Mile Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 South
2095 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing
1720 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
127 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Division Avenue North
56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
17 m · 2 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 Osceola County 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 South
Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osceola County to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Stanwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Osceola County and 46.4 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Stanwood
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osceola County and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 72.98 mi (117.45 km).
#1 Osceola County
County in Michigan, United States
| Population | 23,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.9898700, -85.3252800 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.59 | $14.75 | $29.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $18.76 | $37.52 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $20.80 | $41.60 |
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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