Origin
Coloma, MI
Late night in Coloma on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coloma, 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
1h 29m
Distance
75.8 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 75.9-mile drive from Coloma to Grand Rapids, Michigan, will take you about 1 hour and 14 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a single day, and you can expect a fuel cost of around $12. The route primarily uses local roads like Coloma Road and Market Avenue, with a short section on Gerald R. Ford Freeway, meaning you won't be on a highway for this journey. Given its relatively short distance and turn-heavy nature, it's a manageable drive within the Midwest region. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a direct connection between these two Michigan points without extensive highway mileage.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 196 | 40.4 mi | 43m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 28.7 mi | 30m |
| Coloma Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Market Avenue Southwest | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| West Center Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 196
— 40.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coloma, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
1
Start on West Center Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Center Street
2
Continue on Coloma Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Coloma Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Merge onto I 196; US 31
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 196; US 31
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 196
29 mi
·
30 min
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Toward I 196: Grand Rapids
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 73
Toward Market Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Market Avenue Southwest
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Market Avenue Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fulton Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Coloma, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 75.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
44.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 196 / Gerald R Ford Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 196 / Gerald R Ford Freeway toward I 196: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 196: Grand Rapids
7
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Market Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73
Toward Market Avenue
5
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Market Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Market Avenue Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
75.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
Fulton Street West
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.85 one way
$23.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
2:03 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
2 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 29m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 75.9-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily through local roads, including Coloma Road, Market Avenue, and a segment of Gerald R. Ford Freeway. There isn't a defined 'longest stretch' as the route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction. This means you'll be actively engaged with the driving as you transition between different road types and navigate through communities. The character is less about covering ground quickly and more about the journey through local Michigan landscapes.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on I 196.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 196 and Gerald R Ford Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles (I 196 / Gerald R Ford Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on I 196. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles (I 196 / Gerald R Ford Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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