Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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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Woodland, MI
Masood Aslami
Grand Rapids, MI to Woodland, MI is 41.9 miles and takes about 53m via I 96, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Midwest, specifically moving across Michigan. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll find the journey straightforward, primarily utilizing major roadways for a consistent pace. Consider this a quick hop for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 21 mi | 22m |
| Nash Highway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| West Tupper Lake Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Martin Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Carlton Center Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Jackson Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids, MI and Woodland, MI.
Start on Fulton Street West
Turn left onto Division Avenue North
Continue on Division Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 196
Merge onto I 96
Take the exit
Turn right onto Nash Highway
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on Nash Highway
Continue on M 50
Continue on M 50
Turn right onto Jackson Road
Continue on Cunningham Road
Turn left onto East Brown Road
Turn right onto Martin Road
Turn left onto M 43
Continue on M 43
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Division Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 196 East: Lansing
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Saranac, Clarksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Grand Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
26°F
Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost
Destination
Morning in Woodland on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
63°F
Forest Hills, MI
21 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 a mixed drive with 59% on highways, offering a blend of faster travel and local road navigation. You'll experience a longest stretch of 21 miles on I 96, allowing for a good period of consistent speed. As you transition off the interstate, expect the character of the drive to change, likely involving more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits. The route balances efficiency with a taste of regional driving.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Division Avenue North.
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 41.9 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: near the start (Division Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Michigan Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grand Rapids, MI and Woodland, MI, road signs point toward Saranac and Clarksville.
Saranac
Clarksville
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 53m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). 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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