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

The driving distance from Sherwood, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
93.44 mi
01h 36m
Flight
69.97 mi
112.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.97 mi
Kilometers
112.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.44 mi
Kilometers
150.37 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Sun, Nov 8, 2:12 PM EST
Return by in Sherwood
Sun, Nov 8, 3:48 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherwood
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Grand Rapids
Sun, Nov 8, 2:12 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherwood
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
Parchment
MI

Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America

From Sherwood
45.9 mi
00h 48m
To Grand Rapids
47.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 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 Sherwood and Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fremont Street

    60 m · 11 sec · Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1916 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Athens Road

    1301 ft · 57 sec · Athens Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dunks Road

    2159 ft · 1 min · Dunks Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Athens Road

    4 mi · 9 min · Athens Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 66

    2648 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 66

  7. 7

    Continue on South Capital Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Capital Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 3 Mile Road

    1502 ft · 25 sec · 3 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto M-66

    7.5 mi · 11 min · M-66

  10. 10

    Continue on M 66 South

    2.1 mi · 3 min · M 66 South

  11. 11

    Continue on M-66

    2.3 mi · 3 min · M-66

  12. 12

    Continue on Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway

    2288 ft · 35 sec · Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo

    2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94

  16. 16

    Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Park Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Park Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 47 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Street Downtown

    2116 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest

    76 m · 16 sec · Cherry Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest

    1288 ft · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    587 ft · 22 sec · Fulton Street West

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Park Street
49.2 mi · 53%
I 94 West
17.8 mi · 19%
M-66
9.81 mi · 10%
Athens Road
4.23 mi · 5%
Amvets Memorial Highway
2.27 mi · 2%
M 66 South
2.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Park Street

Merge slight left

43.4 mi · 00h 47m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parchment
00h 48m from Sherwood
Leave By
3:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sherwood 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 Sherwood to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Parchment is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Sherwood and 47.5 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 3:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parchment

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

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

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

4 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

32 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Bangor

45 mi away
541 Railroad St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

59 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 69.97 mi (112.61 km).

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#1 Sherwood

Village in Branch County, Michigan

Population306
Coordinates42.0014400, -85.2385900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont Street (-85.23859, 42.001354)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.48 L · about $13.89
Round trip
$27.77
6.6 gal · 24.96 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.21 $13.89 $27.77
Mid-grade $4.90 $16.17 $32.35
Premium $5.49 $18.13 $36.25
Diesel $6.55 $21.61 $43.21

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherwood and Grand Rapids. The current time is 12:36:39.

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.