Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Westwood, MI
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Grand Rapids to Westwood is 47.7 miles and takes about 57 minutes via US 131, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Michigan for its entirety, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a quick hop between cities. You'll find this route efficient if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated journey with minimal fuss. Consider this a convenient connector for local travel within the state.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 40.2 mi | 43m |
| North 12th Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Ravine Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Nichols Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West D Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Croyden Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Ionia Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids, MI and Westwood, MI.
Start on Fulton Street West
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 131
Take the exit
Turn left onto West D Avenue
Turn right onto North 12th Street
Turn left onto Ravine Road
Turn right onto Nichols Road
Turn right onto Croyden Avenue
Continue on Croyden Avenue
Turn left onto Cherokee Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.8 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 47.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 131
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Cherokee Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
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 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Grand Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Westwood on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
46°F
Wayland, MI
24 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 40.2 miles on US 131, which forms the backbone of this journey. Expect smooth sailing and consistent speeds for the majority of your trip. While the primary focus is highway travel, the latter part of the drive may transition to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient transit rather than winding scenic exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and North 12th Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ionia Avenue Southwest.
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 47.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Ionia Avenue Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Cherry Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Grand Rapids, MI to Westwood, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Alamo along the way.
Alamo
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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