How far is Sands, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sands and Grand Rapids is 253.67 miles (408.25 km).
Flight distance from Sands, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is 253.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 48 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Sands to Grand Rapids with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sands, Michigan to Grand Rapids, Michigan is: 401.61 miles (646.32 km) by car.
Driving from Sands to Grand Rapids will take approximately 06 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Sands
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2308 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°25'15"N 87°24'25"W |
| Latitude | 46.4207700 |
| Longitude | -87.4068100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan. It is located in the western part of the state. Grand Rapids is known for its many breweries, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
| Population | 200031 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°57'48"N 85°40'5"W |
| Latitude | 42.9633600 |
| Longitude | -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Grand Rapids: West Fulton Street (-85.668092,42.963219)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sands and Grand Rapids
The distance between Sands and Grand Rapids is 646 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sands and Grand Rapids. The current time is 00:59:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 53.64 liters (14.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sands and Grand Rapids.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sands to Grand Rapids is $47.55 (diesel $61.02).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $47.55 | $54.63 | $61.66 | $61.02 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 05, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sands and Grand Rapids (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
