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

The driving distance from Woodhaven, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 166.5 miles (268 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.54 mi
02h 30m
Flight
136 mi
218.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136 mi
Kilometers
218.87 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.54 mi
Kilometers
268.02 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Woodhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodhaven
2026-04-19T05:17
Arrive Grand Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodhaven
9:30 PM EDT
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
Williamston
MI

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

From Woodhaven
82.5 mi
01h 15m
To Grand Rapids
84 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward US 24: Telegraph Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3101 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Telegraph Road

    1323 ft · 27 sec · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    1305 ft · 39 sec · Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Eureka Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Eureka Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 275 North: Flint

    2864 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    2637 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodhaven 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
95.8 mi · 58%
I 96 West
53.7 mi · 32%
Eureka Road
6.12 mi · 4%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.32 mi · 2%
US 24
1.64 mi · 1%
Ottawa Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamston
01h 15m from Woodhaven
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodhaven and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.5 miles (268 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Woodhaven and 84 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodhaven and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Williamston

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

18 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

35 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

35 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodhaven and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 136 mi (218.87 km).

Woodhaven

#1 Woodhaven

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population12,430
Coordinates42.1389300, -83.2416000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: I 75 North (-83.2415, 42.138931)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.25 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.5 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodhaven and Grand Rapids. The current time is 05:17:04.

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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.