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Trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Grant, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

30.2 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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Grand Rapids, MI

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Grant, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Grand Rapids to Grant, you are looking at a manageable 30.2-mile trek that typically takes about 42 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting for your journey is straightforward, as you can expect fuel costs to hover around $5. Navigating through the Midwest, you will transition from the urban atmosphere of Grand Rapids toward the quieter surroundings of Grant. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as an easy transition between these two Michigan locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
M-37 12.8 mi 17m
Alpine Avenue Northwest 5.2 mi 7m
Newaygo Road 4.2 mi 5m
US 131 3.2 mi 3m
Mason Drive 2.4 mi 3m
South Maple Street 0.6 mi 1m
Fulton Street West 0.3 mi <1m
Market Avenue Southwest 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: M-37 — 12.8 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fulton Street West

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Fulton Street West
2

Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Market Avenue Southwest
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 131 North: Cadillac Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto US 131

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 131
Use the slight left lane.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 34 sec
Exit 89 Toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing Use the slight left lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 96: Muskegon
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward M 37 North: Alpine Avenue Northwest, Newaygo Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto M 37

5.2 mi · 7 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
Use the right lane.
9

Turn straight onto M 37

13 mi · 17 min · M-37
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Enter roundabout onto M 37

12 ft · 0 sec · Newaygo Road
11

Continue on M 37

4.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road
12

Continue on M 37

2.4 mi · 3 min · Mason Drive
13

Continue on M 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Maple Street
14

Arrive at destination

M 37

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 4.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 131 North: Cadillac

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 131 North: Cadillac
5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 131

Merge onto US 131

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
3.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 89 Toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing
8
4.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward M 37 North: Alpine Avenue Northwest, Newaygo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward M 37 North: Alpine Avenue Northwest, New...
6
4.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | M 37 / Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge onto M 37 / Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.72 one way

$9.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.18 $10.37
premium $4.89 $5.81 $11.62
diesel $5.61 $6.67 $13.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.17 $1.45
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.64 $1.21
EV Truck/SUV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.93

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Grand Rapids, MI

Late night in Grand Rapids on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 97% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:43PM EDT until April 14 at 12:10AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:43PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

Grant, MI

Late night in Grant on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 20 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:43PM EDT until April 14 at 12:10AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:43PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

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

42m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. You will spend roughly 11 percent of the journey on highways, relying primarily on Alpine Avenue Northwest, M-37, and Newaygo Road to reach your destination. The longest stretch of uninterrupted driving you will encounter is a 12.8-mile segment on M-37, which provides a bit of flow amidst the more technical local turns. Because the road character changes frequently, you should stay alert behind the wheel as you navigate the transition from city streets to regional roads.

Only 11% 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: 12.8 mi on M-37.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 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

853 ft 628 ft

Total Climb

263 ft

Total Descent

68 ft

Highest Point

853 ft

~23.7 mi in

Elevation Range

225 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Grand Rapids, MI and Grant, MI, road signs point toward M 37: Muskegon, Lansing, M 37 North: Alpine Avenue Northwest and Newaygo.

M 37: Muskegon

3.9 mi in | ~5m

Lansing

3.9 mi in | ~5m

M 37 North: Alpine Avenue Northwest

4.6 mi in | ~6m

Newaygo

4.6 mi in | ~6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m 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 12.8 miles on M-37. 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 Grant, 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 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 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 Grant, 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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