How far is Saugatuck, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Saugatuck, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saugatuck and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saugatuck and Grand Rapids.
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Start on the route
146 m · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Culver Street
624 ft · 18 sec · Culver Street
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Turn slight left onto Allegan Street
1871 ft · 51 sec · Allegan Street
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Continue on Old Allegan Road
656 ft · 22 sec · Old Allegan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Blue Star Highway
35 m · 4 sec · Blue Star Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Blue Star Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 196 North, US 31 North: Holland
1243 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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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 Saugatuck and Grand Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saugatuck 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 Saugatuck to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Zeeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Saugatuck and 19.3 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saugatuck and Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Zeeland
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 Zeeland.
Holland station
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saugatuck and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 34.44 mi (55.43 km).
#1 Saugatuck
City in Allegan County in the U.
| Population | 3,408 |
| Coordinates | 42.6550200, -86.2019800 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
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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