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

The driving distance from Sherman, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 114.3 miles (184 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.31 mi
01h 47m
Flight
100.92 mi
162.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.92 mi
Kilometers
162.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.31 mi
Kilometers
183.96 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Sun, Nov 8, 12:20 PM EST
Return by in Sherman
Sun, Nov 8, 2:08 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherman
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Grand Rapids
Sun, Nov 8, 12:20 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherman
9:30 PM EST
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
Big Rapids
MI

City in the U.

From Sherman
56.7 mi
00h 53m
To Grand Rapids
57.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sherman Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Sherman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    126 m · 23 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North M-37 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North M-37 Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West M-115 Highway

    64 m · 3 sec · West M-115 Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway

    108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway

    20.5 mi · 29 min · West M-115 Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 131 South

    1862 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 31 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 Sherman 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 South
90.2 mi · 79%
West M-115 Highway
20.6 mi · 18%
North M-37 Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
Ottawa Avenue Northwest
0.41 mi
I 196 East
0.33 mi
Monroe Center Street Northwest
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

US 131 South

Merge slight left

89.8 mi · 01h 31m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
100.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Rapids
00h 53m from Sherman
Leave By
2:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sherman 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 Sherman to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 114.3 miles (184 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Big Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Sherman and 57.5 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.22 one way or $34.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sherman and Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Big Rapids

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Big Rapids, 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 Big Rapids.

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

20 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

34 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

64 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 100.92 mi (162.42 km).

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#1 Sherman

Township in St.

Population66
Coordinates44.4238900, -85.6967300
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherman Street (-85.697026, 44.423887)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.27 L · about $17.22
Round trip
$34.44
8.06 gal · 30.54 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $17.22 $34.44
Mid-grade $4.96 $20.00 $40.01
Premium $5.56 $22.40 $44.80
Diesel $6.58 $26.52 $53.03

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherman and Grand Rapids. The current time is 10:33:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.