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Trip from Grant, MI to Newaygo, MI

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

Drive Time

10m

Distance

6.3 mi

10 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 9m ★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m

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

Downtown Grant, MI, MI

Grant, MI

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Downtown Newaygo, MI, MI

Newaygo, MI

Katerina Holmes

Trip Overview

Grant, MI to Newaygo, MI is 6.3 miles and takes about 10 minutes via Mason Drive, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Michigan, and is entirely on surface roads. It's a quick hop perfect for a brief excursion or connecting to another adventure. You won't need much fuel for this trip, making it an easy addition to your plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mason Drive 5.1 mi 7m
State Road 0.5 mi 1m
Adams Street 0.4 mi <1m
State Highway 37 0.1 mi <1m
South Maple Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mason Drive — 5.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on M 37

156 ft · 6 sec · South Maple Street
2

Continue on M 37

4.8 mi · 6 min · Mason Drive
3

Continue on M 37

0.1 mi · 14 sec · State Highway 37
4

Continue on M 37; M 82

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Mason Drive
5

Continue on M 37; M 82

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Adams Street
6

Continue on M 37; M 82

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Road
7

Turn left

181 ft · 15 sec
8

Turn right

107 ft · 7 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
6.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.98 one way

$1.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.08 $2.16
premium $4.89 $1.21 $2.42
diesel $5.61 $1.39 $2.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.9 0 $0.66 $0.30
Efficient EV 1.6 0 $0.55 $0.25
EV Truck/SUV 2.5 0 $0.88 $0.40

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

Grant, MI

Late night in Grant on Sunday

Local time

1:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newaygo, MI

Late night in Newaygo on Sunday

Local time

1:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

18 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

10m 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 drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with only a small portion on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on Mason Drive. You'll be navigating through local streets and state roads, so expect typical surface road conditions rather than high-speed highway cruising. Keep an eye out for intersections and local traffic.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Mason Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Grant, MI to Newaygo, MI is easy. At 10m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Mason Drive. 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 6.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newaygo, 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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