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

The driving distance from Scottville, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
101.01 mi
01h 35m
Flight
75.06 mi
120.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.06 mi
Kilometers
120.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.01 mi
Kilometers
162.56 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Tue, May 5, 7:57 PM EDT
Return by in Scottville
Tue, May 5, 9:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottville
2026-05-05T18:21
Arrive Grand Rapids
Tue, May 5, 7:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottville
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
Lakewood Club
MI

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

From Scottville
50.2 mi
00h 47m
To Grand Rapids
50.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scottville and Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward US 31 South: Muskegon

    53.8 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing

    1424 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    30.4 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing

    1720 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    137 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    127 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 South
60.1 mi · 59%
I 96
30.7 mi · 30%
State Street
5.36 mi · 5%
US 131 South
3.06 mi · 3%
Ottawa Avenue Northwest
0.41 mi
I 196 East
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

US 31 South

Take the exit left toward US 31 South: Muskegon

53.8 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakewood Club
00h 47m from Scottville
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scottville and Chance Rain Showers near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottville to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Lakewood Club is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Scottville and 50.8 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scottville and Chance Rain Showers near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Lakewood Club

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lakewood Club, 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 Lakewood Club.

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

63 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

64 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

66 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Holland station

66 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottville and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 75.06 mi (120.8 km).

Scottville

#1 Scottville

City in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,209
Coordinates43.9547300, -86.2800800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.280096, 43.95473)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.49 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.98 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottville and Grand Rapids. The current time is 18:21:26.

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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.