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

The driving distance from Springfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.43 mi
01h 10m
Flight
49.11 mi
79.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.11 mi
Kilometers
79.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.43 mi
Kilometers
100.47 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Tue, Nov 10, 3:16 PM EST
Return by in Springfield
Tue, Nov 10, 4:27 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-11-10T14:06
Arrive Grand Rapids
Tue, Nov 10, 3:16 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Martin
MI

Village in Michigan, USA

From Springfield
31.1 mi
00h 35m
To Grand Rapids
31.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue A

    3 m · 4 sec · Avenue A

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Helmer Road

    2498 ft · 53 sec · North Helmer Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Bedford Road

    2470 ft · 1 min · South Bedford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson Street West

    1.1 km · 2 min · Jackson Street West

  5. 5

    Continue on Stringham Road

    1180 ft · 35 sec · Stringham Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue West

    3 mi · 3 min · Michigan Avenue West

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  8. 8

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  9. 9

    Continue on East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  14. 14

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Allegan Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 38 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Street Downtown

    2116 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest

    76 m · 16 sec · Cherry Street Southwest

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest

    1288 ft · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    587 ft · 22 sec · Fulton Street West

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
35.4 mi · 57%
M 89
9.01 mi · 14%
Jackson Road
4.54 mi · 7%
East Richplain Drive
3.25 mi · 5%
Michigan Avenue West
2.97 mi · 5%
East C Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 38m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martin
00h 35m from Springfield
Leave By
4:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Martin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Springfield and 31.3 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Martin

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

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

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

27 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Bangor

46 mi away
541 Railroad St.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

47 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 49.11 mi (79.04 km).

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#1 Springfield

Springfield is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3264300, -85.2391600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: North Helmer Road (-85.239199, 42.326423)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.81 $10.58 $21.16
Premium $5.41 $11.90 $23.80
Diesel $6.50 $14.30 $28.60

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Grand Rapids. The current time is 14:06:20.

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.