How far is Solon, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Solon, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Northern Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Solon and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solon and Grand Rapids.
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Start on East Alpine Road
1823 ft · 28 sec · East Alpine Road
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Turn straight onto East Hoxie Road
102 m · 5 sec · East Hoxie Road
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Continue on East White Road
1069 ft · 19 sec · East White Road
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Turn right onto South Solon Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Solon Road
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Turn right onto East Traverse Highway
1122 ft · 22 sec · East Traverse Highway
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Turn left onto Tilton Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road
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Turn right onto Strait Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road
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Turn left onto North Long Lake Road
677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road
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Continue on East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road
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Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · North West Silver Lake Road
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Continue on County Road 633
10.9 mi · 17 min · County Road 633
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Continue on North 13 Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West M-115 Highway
64 m · 3 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway
108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
20.5 mi · 29 min · West M-115 Highway
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Take the exit right toward US 131 South
1862 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
89.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing
1720 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
127 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Division Avenue North
56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
17 m · 2 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 Solon 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Solon 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 Solon to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Reed City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Solon and 72.9 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Solon and Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Reed City
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 Reed City.
Reed City, Michigan
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Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Solon and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 127.64 mi (205.41 km).
#1 Solon
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
| Population | 1,511 |
| Coordinates | 44.8094400, -85.7611900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.78 | $43.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
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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