How far is Overisel, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?

The driving distance from Overisel, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.21 mi
00h 31m
Flight
23.73 mi
38.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.73 mi
Kilometers
38.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.21 mi
Kilometers
45.4 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Overisel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overisel
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Overisel
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hudsonville
MI

City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States

From Overisel
14.1 mi
00h 15m
To Grand Rapids
14.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Overisel and Grand Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on 142nd Avenue

    1730 ft · 51 sec · 142nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 48th Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 48th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 96th Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · 96th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1537 ft · 24 sec · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 196 East

    2443 ft · 60 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    20.5 mi · 22 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Avenue

    1919 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Market Avenue Southwest

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    1431 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Street West

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Freeway
20.5 mi · 73%
48th Street
2.78 mi · 10%
Market Avenue Southwest
2.25 mi · 8%
96th Avenue
1 mi · 4%
I 196 East
0.46 mi · 2%
Market Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gerald R Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

20.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudsonville
00h 15m from Overisel
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Overisel 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 Overisel to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 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?

Hudsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Overisel and 14.1 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Overisel and Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Hudsonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hudsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Hudsonville City Hall
Meeting point 1.3 mi away

Hudsonville City Hall

Hudsonville , MI
3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudsonville.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

18 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Holland station

21 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

37 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Bangor

65 mi away
541 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overisel and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 23.73 mi (38.19 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Overisel

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population3,025
Coordinates42.7283600, -86.0097600
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: 142nd Avenue (-86.00976, 42.728358)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.51
Premium $4.65 $4.65 $9.31
Diesel $5.30 $5.30 $10.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Overisel and Grand Rapids. The current time is 23:49:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.