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

The driving distance from Worth, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
153.21 mi
02h 40m
Flight
108.22 mi
174.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.22 mi
Kilometers
174.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.21 mi
Kilometers
246.56 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 PM EDT
Return by in Worth
Thu, Apr 16, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worth
2026-04-15T19:30
Arrive Grand Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worth
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
Lake Isabella
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Worth
74.9 mi
01h 20m
To Grand Rapids
78.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Worth Road

    76 m · 14 sec · Worth Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Huron Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Huron Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Mable Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mable Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Huron Road

    16.9 mi · 23 min · North Huron Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1886 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 Business, M 20: Downtown Midland

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    14 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jerome Street

    1241 ft · 34 sec · Jerome Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Fitzhugh Street

    952 ft · 21 sec · Fitzhugh Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Isabella Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Isabella Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Isabella Road

    14.9 mi · 20 min · Isabella Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Pickard Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Pickard Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Pickard Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Pickard Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Pickard Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Pickard Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Meridian Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Meridian Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Remus Road

    12 mi · 16 min · West Remus Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 46 sec · 90th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Buchanan Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on 155th Avenue

    2687 ft · 44 sec · 155th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 46 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing

    1720 ft · 47 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    137 m · 11 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    127 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worth and Grand Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 South
45.3 mi · 30%
North Huron Road
17.7 mi · 12%
Isabella Road
14.9 mi · 10%
West Remus Road
12 mi · 8%
US 10 West
11.4 mi · 7%
East Pickard Road
10 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 131 South

Merge slight left

44.9 mi · 00h 46m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Isabella
01h 20m from Worth
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Lake Isabella is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Worth and 78.2 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Isabella

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

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

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

39 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

47 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

49 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

74 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worth and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 108.22 mi (174.16 km).

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#1 Worth

Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.

Population3,597
Coordinates43.9253000, -83.9655500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Worth Road (-83.965557, 43.925079)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.46 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.92 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 Worth and Grand Rapids. The current time is 19:30:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.