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

The driving distance from Woodland, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
44.82 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.63 mi
50.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.63 mi
Kilometers
50.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.82 mi
Kilometers
72.13 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Fri, Nov 6, 10:10 PM EST
Return by in Woodland
Fri, Nov 6, 10:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland
2026-11-06T21:22
Arrive Grand Rapids
Fri, Nov 6, 10:10 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodland
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
Lowell
MI

City in Kent County, Michigan, United States

From Woodland
21.1 mi
00h 24m
To Grand Rapids
23.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    2776 ft · 57 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Carlton Center Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Carlton Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Martin Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Martin Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Brown Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Brown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cunningham Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Cunningham Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Jackson Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Jackson Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Tupper Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Tupper Lake Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Nash Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Nash Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Nash Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Nash Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    2637 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodland 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nash Highway
27.3 mi · 61%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.32 mi · 7%
West Tupper Lake Road
2.45 mi · 5%
Martin Road
2 mi · 4%
East Carlton Center Road
1.51 mi · 3%
Jackson Road
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Nash Highway

Merge slight left

21.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 24m from Woodland
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodland and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Woodland and 23.8 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Woodland and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

27 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

28 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

52 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

64 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 31.63 mi (50.9 km).

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#1 Woodland

Village in Barry County of the U.

Population449
Coordinates42.7267000, -85.1336100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-85.13361, 42.726958)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668091, 42.963218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.71
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $6.86 $13.71
Mid-grade $5.02 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $5.62 $8.88 $17.75
Diesel $6.61 $10.44 $20.88

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodland and Grand Rapids. The current time is 21:22:42.

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.