Origin
Belmont, MI
Late night in Belmont on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmont, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmont, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute, the 10.5-mile journey from Belmont to Grand Rapids is an ideal choice. Expect to spend only 15 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between these two Michigan locales is seamless. You can easily budget around $2 for fuel for the entire excursion. Because of the short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to focus your time on the destination itself. It is a highly practical trip that offers maximum efficiency for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| West River Drive Northeast | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Belmont Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Ottawa Avenue Northwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Monroe Center Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jupiter Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Division Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 4.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
1
Start on Lynhurst Street Northeast
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lynhurst Street Northeast
2
Turn left onto Belmont Avenue Northeast
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Belmont Avenue Northeast
3
At end of road, turn left onto Jupiter Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jupiter Avenue Northeast
4
Turn right onto West River Drive Northeast
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West River Drive Northeast
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
6
Merge onto US 131
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 131
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 86A
Toward I 196 East: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 196
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
9
Take the exit
450 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 77C
Toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
416 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ottawa Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Monroe Center Street Northwest
13
Turn right onto Division Avenue North
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Division Avenue North
14
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fulton Street West
15
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
Navigation decision point
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 196 East: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 86A
Toward I 196 East: Lansing
9
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77C
Toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Downtown
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Fulton Street West
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Grand Rapids, MI
Late night in Grand Rapids on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile that balances local navigation with quick highway access. You will spend about 45% of your time on the highway, specifically utilizing US 131 to bridge the gap between your starting point and the city center. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 4.6 miles on US 131, which provides a brief period of steady cruising before you transition back to local roads. Throughout the journey, you will navigate via West River Drive Northeast and Belmont Avenue Northeast. The transition from the quieter atmosphere of Belmont into the busier urban environment of Grand Rapids happens rapidly, giving the route a functional, urban-commuter personality.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on US 131.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Belmont, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
9.8 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on US 131. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grand Rapids, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grand Rapids, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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