Origin
Hastings, MI
Morning in Hastings on Tuesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hastings, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hastings, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Hastings to Grand Rapids, this 38-mile trek is a straightforward connection across the Michigan Midwest. You can easily complete the trip in about 45 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping the trip very affordable. Since the journey is short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex itineraries. This route serves as a practical, efficient link between the two cities, allowing you to focus on your destination rather than a long haul on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| North M-37 Highway | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| 108th Street Southeast | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| North State Highway 37 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| 100th Street Southeast | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 37 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Heath Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 11.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
1
Start on West Green Street
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Green Street
2
Turn left onto M 37
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto M 37; M 43
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
4
Continue on M 37; M 43
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
West State Highway 43
5
Turn right onto Heath Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Heath Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto M 37
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 37
7
Continue on M 37
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
North M-37 Highway
8
Continue on M 37
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Broadway Street
9
Continue on M 37
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway Street
10
Continue on M 37
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Arlington Street
11
Continue on M 37
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Highway 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto 108th Street Southeast
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
108th Street Southeast
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
14
Turn left onto 100th Street Southeast
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
100th Street Southeast
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
16
Merge onto US 131
12 mi
·
12 min
·
US 131
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Cherry Street Downtown
18
Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
248 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cherry Street Southwest
19
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ionia Avenue Southwest
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fulton Street West
21
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Hastings, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 37.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Heath Road
Turn right onto Heath Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
108th Street Southeast
Turn left onto 108th Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 131
Merge onto US 131
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Cherry Street Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 84B
Toward Cherry Street Downtown
7
37.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Ionia Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.93 one way
$11.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Grand Rapids, MI
Morning in Grand Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Caledonia, MI
19 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate using a combination of South Broadway Street, West State Street, and Highway 43 to reach your destination. Because this route relies entirely on local roads, the highway share is 0%, meaning you will encounter more intersections and curves than long, straight stretches. In fact, your longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on South Broadway Street, emphasizing the constant engagement required behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is defined by its local character, keeping you attentive as you transition through the Michigan landscape.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on US 131.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Heath Road.
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 37.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.7 miles (Heath Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles (108th Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
858 ft
633 ft
Total Climb
149 ft
Total Descent
321 ft
Highest Point
858 ft
~21.7 mi in
Elevation Range
225 ft
About the Cities
Arriving 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 51m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 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 1.7 miles (Heath Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles (108th Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 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 Grand Rapids, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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