How far is Ossineke, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Ossineke, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 249 miles (400.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bay County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ossineke and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ossineke and Grand Rapids.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Nicholson Hill Road
35 m · 14 sec · East Nicholson Hill Road
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Old M-171
6.7 mi · 12 min · Old M-171
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Continue on Barlow Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Barlow Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2151 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1159 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Traverse Bay State Road
1 km · 1 min · West Traverse Bay State Road
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Continue on Old M-171
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old M-171
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Turn right
16 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
21.1 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 8th Street
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Continue on Ryno Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Ryno Road
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Continue on Cripps Road
3 mi · 3 min · Cripps Road
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Continue on Park Road
5 mi · 6 min · Park Road
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Continue on South Down River Road
17.1 mi · 20 min · South Down River Road
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Continue on Huron Street
2622 ft · 41 sec · Huron Street
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Turn left
1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
18.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac
1808 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake City Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Continue on East Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 25 min · East Houghton Lake Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2727 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lake Shore
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Turn right onto West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Continue on Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Watergate Road
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Continue on East M-55 Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East M-55 Highway
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Take the ramp left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
93.8 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Ossineke and Grand Rapids.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East M-55 Highway
Merge slight left
93.8 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ossineke and Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ossineke to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 249 miles (400.7 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merritt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.9 miles from Ossineke and 126.1 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Ossineke and Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Merritt
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 Merritt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ossineke and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 173.8 mi (279.7 km).
#1 Ossineke
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.9022300, -83.4424700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $3.77 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.38 | $74.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.62 | $93.24 |
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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