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

The driving distance from Reese, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.7 mi
02h 19m
Flight
104.84 mi
168.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.84 mi
Kilometers
168.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.7 mi
Kilometers
237.7 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Reese
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reese
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reese
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Edmore
MI

City in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Reese
64.1 mi
01h 09m
To Grand Rapids
83.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
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 Reese and Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gates Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Gates Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    601 ft · 10 sec · Saginaw Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Washington Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · East Washington Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Washington Road

    19 m · 1 sec · East Washington Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Washington Road

    587 ft · 10 sec · East Washington Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Washington Road

    20 m · 1 sec · East Washington Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Washington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Washington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rust Avenue

    3132 ft · 42 sec · Rust Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    3158 ft · 41 sec · East Saginaw Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    715 ft · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Saginaw Street

    2661 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Saginaw Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West Monroe Road

    11 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Northwest Monroe Road

    2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road

    960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

    21 mi · 29 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

  30. 30

    Continue on West Edgar Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Edgar Road

  31. 31

    Take the exit left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

    34 mi · 35 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing

    1720 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    137 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    127 m · 10 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 South
34 mi · 23%
Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
21 mi · 14%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 11%
West Monroe Road
11 mi · 7%
East Washington Road
10.5 mi · 7%
East Monroe Road
10.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 131 South

Take the exit left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

34 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmore
01h 09m from Reese
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reese 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 Reese to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Edmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Reese and 83.6 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edmore

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edmore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Howard City, Michigan

35 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

48 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

53 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

64 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reese and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 104.84 mi (168.73 km).

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#1 Reese

Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America

Population1,366
Coordinates43.4505800, -83.6963500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Gates Street (-83.696467, 43.45058)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.73 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
10.42 gal · 39.46 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $4.65 $24.25 $48.49
Diesel $5.30 $27.63 $55.27

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 Reese and Grand Rapids. The current time is 22:12:27.

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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.