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Trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Lakeview, MI

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

Drive Time

59m

Distance

47.8 mi

77 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

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

Grand Rapids, MI

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Downtown Lakeview, MI, MI

Lakeview, MI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 47.8-mile drive from Grand Rapids, MI to Lakeview, MI is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just under an hour to complete. You'll primarily be navigating US 131, Howard City Edmore Road, and West Edgar Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $7, this route is quite budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. The highway-focused profile suggests a generally efficient journey, making it a practical choice for those looking to cover ground without extensive planning. Consider this a convenient option for a short, direct trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 131 34.5 mi 35m
Howard City Edmore Road 9.1 mi 12m
West Edgar Road 1.6 mi 2m
M 46 0.5 mi 1m
Youngman Road 0.5 mi 1m
East North Street 0.4 mi 1m
Fulton Street West 0.3 mi <1m
1st Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 131 — 34.5 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

34 mi · 35 min · US 131
Use the slight left lane.
5

Take the exit onto M 46

0.5 mi · 1 min · M 46
Toward M 46
6

Turn right onto M 46

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Edgar Road
7

Continue on M 46

9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road
8

Turn left onto Youngman Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Youngman Road
9

Continue on Edgar Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Edgar Street
10

Turn right onto 1st Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · 1st Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

260 ft · 7 sec · South Lincoln Avenue
12

Continue on North Lincoln Street

366 ft · 10 sec · North Lincoln Street
13

Continue on North Lincoln Avenue

376 ft · 14 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
14

Turn right onto East North Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East North Street
15

Turn left onto Faith Drive

100 ft · 7 sec · Faith Drive
16

Arrive at destination

Faith Drive

Where to Stop

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

city in Kent County, Michigan

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Springs, MI

24 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

Comstock Park, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Springs, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Grand Rapids, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 47.2 — 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.
4
35.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | M 46

Take the exit onto M 46 toward M 46

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward M 46
6
47.2 mi into trip | ~57m in | South Lincoln Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.47 one way

$14.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.21 $16.41
premium $4.89 $9.20 $18.40
diesel $5.61 $10.55 $21.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.3 0 $5.02 $2.29
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.18 $1.91
EV Truck/SUV 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Grand Rapids, MI

Morning in Grand Rapids on Sunday

Local time

9:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 8 mph 95% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:33PM EDT until April 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:33PM EDT until April 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Lakeview, MI

Morning in Lakeview on Sunday

Local time

9:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

59m 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 drive that's predominantly on highways, with 72% of the route featuring higher-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.5 miles along US 131, offering a good period of consistent cruising. As you transition to Howard City Edmore Road and then West Edgar Road, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains highway-focused. This means you can anticipate a fairly direct and efficient experience behind the wheel, with less time spent on slower, winding local roads.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.5 mi on US 131.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and Howard City Edmore Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Market Avenue Southwest.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Grand Rapids, MI to Lakeview, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 46 along the way.

M 46

35.1 mi in | ~37m | via M 46

About the Cities

Starting 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 59m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on US 131. 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: 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 Lakeview, 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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