How far is Pierson, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Pierson, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Kent County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pierson and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierson and Grand Rapids.
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Start on 3rd Street
45 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Grand Street
106 m · 20 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1396 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on North Federal Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Federal Road
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Continue on North 3rd Street Northeast
927 ft · 20 sec · North 3rd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
724 ft · 20 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lake Street Northeast
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Continue on 22 Mile Road Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 22 Mile Road Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
2337 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 25 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 Pierson and Grand Rapids.
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.
US 131 South
Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pierson to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Pierson and 15.2 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 $4.82 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Rockford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Grand Rapids City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockford.
Rockford, Michigan
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Howard City, Michigan
Holland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pierson and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 26.08 mi (41.97 km).
#1 Pierson
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
| Population | 174 |
| Coordinates | 43.3197500, -85.4978100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
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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