Origin
Fabius, MI
Afternoon in Fabius on Tuesday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fabius, 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 26m
Distance
76.7 mi
123 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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fabius, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Trip Overview
Fabius, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is 76.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via US-131 and M-60, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a fairly direct journey with a profile described as turn-heavy local drive, indicating you'll navigate through towns and local roads for a portion of the trip. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, it’s a straightforward option for a quick transit or a leisurely half-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Grand Street | 59.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| US-131 | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| M-60 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Ionia Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Youngs Prairie Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Grand Street
— 59.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fabius, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
1
Start on Youngs Prairie Road
78 ft
·
4 sec
·
Youngs Prairie Road
2
Turn right onto M 60
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
M-60
3
Turn left onto US 131; M 60
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US-131
4
Continue on US 131
59 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
South Grand Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Cherry Street Downtown
6
Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
248 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cherry Street Southwest
7
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ionia Avenue Southwest
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fulton Street West
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 38.4 miles from Fabius, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 76.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 60 / M-60
Turn right onto M 60 / M-60
Navigation decision point
5
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Cherry Street Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 84B
Toward Cherry Street Downtown
4
76.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Cherry Street Southwest
Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
7
76.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Ionia Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
76.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Fulton Street West
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.99 one way
$23.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.17 | $26.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.93 | $33.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 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 | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
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
Afternoon in Grand Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 13 mph
97% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
46°F
Alamo, MI
38 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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 route offers a mix of driving experiences, with 16% of the journey on highways. While you'll encounter some faster stretches on roads like US-131, the profile suggests a significant portion involves navigating local roads, characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' The longest uninterrupted segment spans 59.5 miles on South Grand Street, implying a substantial part of the trip might be on less direct, potentially slower, city or county roads. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction as you transition between different types of thoroughfares.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 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?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 60 / M-60.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fabius, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is easy. At 1h 26m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 60 / M-60): Navigation decision point; at 75.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 76.3 miles (Cherry Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
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 26m. Total distance: 76.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). 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. 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: near the start (M 60 / M-60): Navigation decision point; at 75.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 76.3 miles (Cherry Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
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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