How far is Paw Paw Lake, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Paw Paw Lake, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 01h 11m.
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.
Township in Bay County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paw Paw Lake and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paw Paw Lake and Grand Rapids.
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Start on Center
4 m · 7 sec · Center
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Turn left onto Paw Paw Lake Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Paw Paw Lake Road
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Turn right onto Hagar Shore Road
2721 ft · 49 sec · Hagar Shore Road
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Turn left onto M-140
9.5 mi · 14 min · M-140
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Take the ramp right
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway
28.7 mi · 31 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Avenue
1919 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Market Avenue Southwest
2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
1431 ft · 55 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 Paw Paw Lake and Grand Rapids.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway
28.7 mi · 00h 31m
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 Paw Paw Lake 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 Paw Paw Lake to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Gibson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Paw Paw Lake and 34.5 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paw Paw Lake and Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Gibson
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 Gibson.
Holland station
Bangor
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paw Paw Lake and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 60.3 mi (97.05 km).
#1 Paw Paw Lake
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 3,511 |
| Coordinates | 42.2122600, -86.2719700 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
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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