Origin
Clinton Village, MI
Afternoon in Clinton Village on Tuesday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Village, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Village, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Trip Overview
Clinton Village to Grand Rapids is 66.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I-96 and I-69, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive that keeps you primarily on major highways connecting two points within the Midwest region of Michigan. Expect a high percentage of highway driving, making it a quick and efficient trip. It’s a good option if you're looking for a simple, direct journey without many detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 52.1 mi | 55m |
| I 69 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Old US-27 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Stoll Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Ottawa Avenue Northwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Chetwyn Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Center Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 52.1 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Village, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
1
Start on Chetwyn Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Chetwyn Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto East Stoll Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Stoll Road
3
Turn right onto OLD US-27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
OLD US-27
4
Continue on OLD US-27
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
OLD US-27
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 69 West: Ft Wayne
6
Merge onto I 69
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 69
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
9
Merge onto I 96
52 mi
·
55 min
·
I 96
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 196
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Exit 37
Toward I 196: Downtown Grand Rapids, Holland
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77C
Toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ottawa Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Monroe Center Street Northwest
14
Turn right onto Division Avenue North
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Division Avenue North
15
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fulton Street West
16
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Clinton Village, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 65.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Stoll Road
At end of road, turn left onto East Stoll Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
7
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
I 196 / Gerald R Ford Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 196 / Gerald R Ford Freeway toward I 196: Downtown Grand Rapids, Holland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 37
Toward I 196: Downtown Grand Rapids, Holland
8
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| premium | $4.81 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
East Stoll Road
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Grand Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 9 mph
40% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
23 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
1h 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 94% of the journey taking place on interstates like I-96 and I-69. You'll experience smooth sailing for the most part, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 52.1 miles on I-96. The route is designed for efficiency, so don't anticipate many winding roads or significant changes in scenery; it's more about getting from point A to point B quickly. The Gerald R. Ford Freeway will guide you into Grand Rapids for the final leg of your trip.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.1 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Stoll Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Stoll Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Clinton Village, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Holland along the way.
Holland
62.2 mi in
|
~1h 10m
|
via I 196
About the Cities
Arriving in Grand Rapids, MI
Full guide →Not to be confused with Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Grand Rapids is in West Michigan, in the United States. Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan with a population of just under 200,000 in the city limits (2018), and nearly 570,000 in the surrounding county (2010). The federal West Michigan metropolitan area, which includes Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and Holland (and some intervening farmland), has 1.4 million people (2010).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.1 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with East Stoll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.2 miles (East Stoll Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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