Origin
Grand Rapids, MI
Late night in Grand Rapids on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Grattan, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Rapids, MI
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Grattan, MI
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Trip Overview
Grand Rapids, MI to Grattan, MI is 22.3 miles and takes about 30m via Belding Road Northeast/US 131/West River Drive Northeast, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick trip, ideal for a day excursion or a simple transfer between locations. You won't be spending much time on the road, so consider it a convenient way to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belding Road Northeast | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| US 131 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| West River Drive Northeast | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Northland Drive Northeast | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Wolverine Boulevard Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fulton Street West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Belding Road Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belding Road Northeast
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids, MI and Grattan, 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
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 131
Use the slight left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 91
Toward West River Drive
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West River Drive Northeast
7
Turn left onto M 44
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northland Drive Northeast
8
Continue on M 44
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolverine Boulevard Northeast
9
Turn right onto M 44
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Belding Road Northeast
10
Turn left onto Old Belding Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Belding Road Northeast
11
Arrive at destination
Old Belding Road Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Market Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
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.
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward West River Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91
Toward West River Drive
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West River Drive Northeast
Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Grattan, MI
Late night in Grattan on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
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
30m 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 involves a 26% highway share, meaning you'll spend the majority of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 8.7 miles on Belding Road Northeast. After exiting US 131, expect to navigate local streets and county roads. The overall profile is mostly surface roads, so anticipate typical suburban and rural driving conditions with varying speed limits.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Belding Road Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 0.3 miles in near Market Avenue Southwest.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 22.3 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 0.3 miles (Market Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Belding Road Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 (Market Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grattan, 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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