Origin
Comstock Park, MI
Late night in Comstock Park on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Comstock Park, 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
10m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Comstock Park, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion, the 6.8-mile trip from Comstock Park to Grand Rapids is an ideal candidate. Lasting only about 10 minutes, this trek is easily completed in a single day. You will spend roughly 70% of your time on highways, making it a very efficient connection within the Midwest. With a fuel cost of just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive that requires no overnight stops. Whether you are running errands or heading into the city, this route offers a straightforward transition between these two Michigan locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Ottawa Avenue Northwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Division Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bud Drive Northeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Monroe Center Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West River Drive 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 Comstock Park, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
1
Start on Bud Drive Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bud Drive Northeast
2
Turn right onto North Division Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Division Avenue
3
Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast
484 ft
·
15 sec
·
West River Drive Northeast
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
5
Merge onto US 131
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 131
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 86A
Toward I 196 East: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 196
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
8
Take the exit
450 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 77C
Toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
416 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ottawa Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Monroe Center Street Northwest
12
Turn right onto Division Avenue North
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Division Avenue North
13
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fulton Street West
14
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Division Avenue
Turn right onto North Division Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West River Drive Northeast
Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
6 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
3:51 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
3 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
10m 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 trip is defined by a focused, highway-heavy experience that prioritizes speed over scenery. You will spend the bulk of your time on US 131, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.6 miles. As you transition from the highway toward Ottawa Avenue Northwest and North Division Avenue, the character of the drive shifts from a fast-paced interstate sprint to a more controlled urban approach. Because 70% of your journey is on the highway, expect a consistent, high-speed flow before you arrive at your destination in Grand Rapids.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and Ottawa Avenue Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Division Avenue.
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 11 decision points packed into just 6.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 10m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Division Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West River Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Comstock Park, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
6 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). 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 0.3 miles (North Division Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West River Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 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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