Origin
Edmore, MI
Late night in Edmore on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edmore, 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 12m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edmore, MI
fish socks
Grand Rapids, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Edmore to Grand Rapids, you are looking at a straightforward 59.6-mile journey that typically takes about one hour and one minute. Since this is a relatively short trip within the Midwest, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the one-way drive. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination or build in your own breaks along the way. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects these two Michigan communities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 46 | 34 mi | 35m |
| Howard City Edmore Road Northeast | 21 mi | 29m |
| West Edgar Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ottawa Avenue Northwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Howard City-Edmore Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Center Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
M 46
— 34 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmore, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
1
Start on M 46
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on M 46
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Howard City-Edmore Road
3
Continue on M 46
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
4
Continue on M 46
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Edgar Road
5
Take the exit onto M 46
34 mi
·
35 min
·
M 46
Toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Edmore, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 23.8 and 59 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
M 46
Take the exit onto M 46 toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
7
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Fulton Street West
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.22 one way
$18.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1h 12m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route contains no highway driving. Your path relies on a series of local roads, including Howard City-Edmore Road, Howard City Edmore Road Northeast, and West Edgar Road. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on Howard City-Edmore Road is zero miles, you will find yourself navigating turns consistently throughout the trip. This drive demands your attention, offering a tactile feel behind the wheel that differs significantly from a monotonous, straight-line commute. Stay alert as you transition between these local stretches on your way south.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34 mi on M 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.8 miles in near M 46.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 8 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 23.8 miles (M 46): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
978 ft
631 ft
Total Climb
90 ft
Total Descent
417 ft
Highest Point
978 ft
~8.4 mi in
Elevation Range
347 ft
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 12m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34 miles on M 46. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 23.8 miles (M 46): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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