Trip from Edwardsburg, MI to Grand Rapids, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

101.4 mi

163 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 53m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 19m

10 AM

2h 8m

12 PM

2h 6m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 18m

8 PM

1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Edwardsburg, MI

fish socks

city in and seat of Kent County, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, MI

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Edwardsburg, MI, to Grand Rapids, MI, covers a distance of just over 100 miles and is estimated to take about 1 hour and 46 minutes. This drive is easily manageable as a day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $15. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Brownsville Road, Walnut Road, and Harvey Street, making for a more connected experience through the Midwest. Since you're staying within Michigan, the scenery will be consistent, offering a straightforward travel day without needing to break it up.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.7 miles from Edwardsburg, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Grand Street	59.5 mi	1h 4m
US-131	12.6 mi	14m
M-60	7.8 mi	11m
Brownsville Road	7.6 mi	10m
M 62	7.2 mi	10m
Harvey Street	3.8 mi	5m
M-40	1.6 mi	2m
Walnut Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: South Grand Street — 59.5 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsburg, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.

Start on this road

12 ft · 3 sec · this road

Turn right

52 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto M 62

7.2 mi · 10 min · M 62

Turn right onto Brownsville Road

7.6 mi · 10 min · Brownsville Road

At end of road, turn left onto Walnut Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Walnut Road

Turn right onto Harvey Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Harvey Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Harvey Street

2.8 mi · 3 min · Harvey Street

Turn left onto M 40

1.6 mi · 2 min · M-40

Turn right onto M 60

7.8 mi · 11 min · M-60

Turn left onto US 131; M 60

13 mi · 14 min · US-131

Continue on US 131

59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · South Grand Street

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 84B Toward Cherry Street Downtown

Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest

248 ft · 15 sec · Cherry Street Southwest

Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Fulton Street West

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fulton Street West

Arrive at destination

Fulton Street West

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under two hours and the local road nature of this trip, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to enjoy the full day at your destination, or leave mid-afternoon to arrive in Grand Rapids for the evening. With no specified stops, you can make spontaneous breaks as needed, perhaps for a quick refreshment. Since you'll be on local roads for the entire 100.1 miles, keep an eye out for changing speed limits and local traffic patterns, especially as you approach Grand Rapids.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Edwardsburg, MI, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.7 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Rapids, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Edwardsburg, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Edwardsburg, MI

This is one driving day of about 101.4 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Edwardsburg, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on South Grand Street for about 59.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Three Rivers, MI

51 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

Fabius, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kalamazoo, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Edwardsburg, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Plainwell, Michigan

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 45min to go 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12698952090

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Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Three Rivers, Michigan

0.2 mi

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1.8 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 2min to go 0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16169200209

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BIGGBY COFFEE

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Plainwell, Michigan

0.8 mi

Lotus Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1.2 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Plainwell, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12698952090

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Three Rivers, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12698887247

Visit website

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12693534368

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Portage, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12693453540

Visit website

Tim Hortons

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Portage, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+12693430910

Visit website

Starbucks

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Portage, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12693218713

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Bagel Beanery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12693854400

Visit website

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16169200209

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Plainwell, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12692046700

Visit website

Lotus Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16164198613

Visit website

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 101.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

14.8 mi into trip | ~20m in | Walnut Road

At end of road, turn left onto Walnut Road

Navigation decision point

100.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward Cherry Street Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 84B Toward Cherry Street Downtown

101.1 mi into trip | ~2h in | Ionia Avenue Southwest

Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

101.3 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | Fulton Street West

Turn right onto Fulton Street West

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.85 one way

$31.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$17.41	$34.81
premium	$4.89	$19.51	$39.03
diesel	$5.61	$22.39	$44.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.4	$10.65	$4.87
Efficient EV	25.4	$8.87	$4.06
EV Truck/SUV	40.6	$14.20	$6.49

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Edwardsburg, MI

Morning in Edwardsburg on Tuesday

Local time

8:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grand Rapids, MI

Morning in Grand Rapids on Tuesday

Local time

8:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Three Rivers, MI

51 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

16 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

2h 1m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't be spending any time on highways, with a 0% highway share. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns as you traverse local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a constant engagement with the road, rather than long, monotonous stretches. This style of driving keeps you connected to the landscape and the communities you pass through, offering a more varied experience mile after mile.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 59.5 mi on South Grand Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Walnut Road): Navigation decision point; at 100.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 2h 1m. Total distance: 101.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.5 miles on South Grand Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Walnut Road): Navigation decision point; at 100.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Starbucks Coffee Company

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company

That Early Bird

Starbucks Coffee Company

BIGGBY COFFEE

Tim Hortons

Starbucks

Bagel Beanery

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

BIGGBY COFFEE

Lotus Brew Coffee

The Bradbury Cafe

MI Boba

Mezzo Coffee House & Bakery

Factory Coffee - Bookstore Cafe

Mocha House

Fish Ladder Park

Frog Hollow

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Lillian Anderson Arboretum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Edwardsburg, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 1m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Grand Rapids, MI

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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