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

The driving distance from Vermontville, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.82 mi
00h 58m
Flight
40 mi
64.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40 mi
Kilometers
64.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.82 mi
Kilometers
88.22 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Vermontville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vermontville
2026-04-15T08:06
Arrive Grand Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vermontville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clarksville
MI

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

From Vermontville
26.8 mi
00h 29m
To Grand Rapids
28 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eastside Drive

    30 m · 7 sec · Eastside Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Maple Manor Drive

    128 m · 21 sec · Maple Manor Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1779 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Ionia Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Ionia Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clinton Trail

    1 mi · 1 min · Clinton Trail

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grand Ledge Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Ledge Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saddlebag Lake Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Saddlebag Lake Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South State Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · South State Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2019 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    2637 ft · 1 min

  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 Vermontville 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
37.4 mi · 68%
North Ionia Road
7.74 mi · 14%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.32 mi · 6%
Grand Ledge Highway
1.3 mi · 2%
Clinton Trail
1.04 mi · 2%
Saddlebag Lake Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South State Road

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
00h 29m from Vermontville
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Vermontville and Rain Showers Likely near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Vermontville and 28 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Vermontville and Rain Showers Likely near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksville

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

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

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

38 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

40 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

East Lansing station

63 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vermontville and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 40 mi (64.37 km).

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#1 Vermontville

Township in Eaton County, Michigan

Population770
Coordinates42.6289200, -85.0241600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Eastside Drive (-85.023986, 42.628908)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668091, 42.963218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vermontville and Grand Rapids. The current time is 08:06:24.

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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.