How far is Pigeon, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Pigeon, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pigeon and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pigeon and Grand Rapids.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
2510 ft · 36 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on Pigeon Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pigeon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Unionville Road
7.2 mi · 9 min · South Unionville Road
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Continue on Kollis Road
3131 ft · 40 sec · Kollis Road
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Continue on North Unionville Road
1630 ft · 21 sec · North Unionville Road
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Continue on East Pine Street
2084 ft · 27 sec · East Pine Street
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Continue on North Beck Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Beck Street
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Continue on Unionville Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Unionville Road
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Continue on Center Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
2651 ft · 34 sec · Bay Street
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Continue on West Bay City-Forestville Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · West Bay City-Forestville Road
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Continue on Bay City-Forestville Road
7.5 mi · 9 min · Bay City-Forestville Road
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Continue on East Center Road
7.2 mi · 8 min · East Center Road
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Continue on Center Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto North Madison Avenue
741 ft · 11 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1449 ft · 23 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
2884 ft · 39 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on East Jenny Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East Jenny Street
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 Business, M 20: Downtown Midland
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
14 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Jerome Street
1241 ft · 34 sec · Jerome Street
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Continue on Fitzhugh Street
952 ft · 21 sec · Fitzhugh Street
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Continue on Isabella Street
3 mi · 4 min · Isabella Street
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Continue on Isabella Road
14.9 mi · 20 min · Isabella Road
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Continue on East Pickard Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · East Pickard Road
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Continue on East Pickard Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Pickard Street
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Continue on East Pickard Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Pickard Road
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Turn left onto South Meridian Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Meridian Road
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Turn right onto West Remus Road
12 mi · 16 min · West Remus Road
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on East Wheatland Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road
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Turn left onto 90th Avenue
2696 ft · 46 sec · 90th Avenue
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Turn right onto Buchanan Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road
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Keep slight left to continue on 155th Avenue
2687 ft · 44 sec · 155th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8 Mile Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
2022 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
44.9 mi · 46 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 Pigeon 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
44.9 mi · 00h 46m
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 leaving Pigeon 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 Pigeon to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Pigeon and 89.8 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pigeon and Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 134.46 mi (216.39 km).
#1 Pigeon
Village in Huron County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 43.8300200, -83.2699600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.45 | $52.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
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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