Origin
Newaygo, MI
Late night in Newaygo on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newaygo, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newaygo, MI
Katerina Holmes
Grand Rapids, MI
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Trip Overview
This 36.3-mile journey from Newaygo, MI, to Grand Rapids, MI, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 53 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this drive is an accessible option for a quick trip within the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, characterized by frequent turns, offering a more engaged driving experience than a typical highway cruise. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest uninterrupted stretch is under 13 miles, you'll find plenty of flexibility in your timing for this short drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Avenue | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Alpine Avenue Northwest | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| South Mason Drive | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| North Newaygo Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Mason Drive | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| US 131 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Maple Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| M 37 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Apple Avenue
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newaygo, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto M 37; M 82
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Road
3
Continue on M 37; M 82
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Adams Street
4
Continue on M 37; M 82
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mason Drive
5
Continue on M 37
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 37
6
Continue on M 37
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Mason Drive
7
Continue on M 37
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Maple Street
8
Continue on M 37
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mason Drive
9
Continue on M 37
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Newaygo Road
10
Enter roundabout onto M 37; M 46
165 ft
·
1 sec
·
Apple Avenue
11
Continue on M 37; M 46
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Apple Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on M 37
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Alpine Avenue Northwest
13
Take the exit onto M 37
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
M 37
Toward I 96 East, M 37: Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31A
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
15
Merge onto US 131
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 131
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 86A
Toward I 196 East: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 196
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
18
Take the exit
450 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 77C
Toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
416 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ottawa Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Monroe Center Street Northwest
22
Turn right onto Division Avenue North
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Division Avenue North
23
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fulton Street West
24
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Newaygo, 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 31.6 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
M 37
Take the exit onto M 37 toward I 96 East, M 37: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 East, M 37: Lansing
5
32 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 31A
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 196 East: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 86A
Toward I 196 East: Lansing
9
35.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77C
Toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
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
Late night in Grand Rapids on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 12 mph
85% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 3:11AM EDT until April 14 at 6:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 2:54AM EDT until April 14 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
64°F
Sparta, MI
18 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
3 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
53m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for most of this 36.3-mile route, with only about 7% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily via Apple Avenue, Alpine Avenue Northwest, and South Mason Drive. The longest continuous segment you’ll encounter is 12.8 miles on Apple Avenue, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. This road type suggests a more intimate experience with the landscape, passing through more developed areas rather than expansive, open stretches.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Apple Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.6 miles in near M 37.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.6 miles (M 37): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Newaygo, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 37: Lansing along the way.
M 37: Lansing
31.6 mi in
|
~46m
|
via M 37
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.3 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Apple Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grand Rapids, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 31.6 miles (M 37): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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