Origin
Vicksburg, MI
Morning in Vicksburg on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vicksburg, 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
1h 16m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vicksburg, MI
Mikhail Nilov
Grand Rapids, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 65.5-mile drive from Vicksburg to Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a straightforward, one-day excursion that will take you about 1 hour and 16 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical trip. The route primarily uses local roads like North Grand Street, East W Avenue, and West Highway Street, offering a more connected feel to the communities you'll pass through. Since it's a relatively short journey with no designated stops, you won't need to break it up overnight. This drive is perfect for a leisurely afternoon trip within the Midwest.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Grand Street | 59 mi | 1h 3m |
| East W Avenue | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| West Highway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Eliza Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Michigan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ionia Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Prairie Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Grand Street
— 59 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vicksburg, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
1
Start on West Prairie Street
303 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Prairie Street
2
Turn left onto South Michigan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Michigan Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Highway Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Highway Street
4
Continue on East W Avenue
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East W Avenue
5
Continue on East Eliza Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Eliza Street
6
Turn right onto US 131
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
North Grand Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Cherry Street Downtown
8
Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
248 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cherry Street Southwest
9
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ionia Avenue Southwest
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fulton Street West
11
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Vicksburg, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 65.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto South Michigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 131 / North Grand Street
Turn right onto US 131 / North Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Cherry Street Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 84B
Toward Cherry Street Downtown
7
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Ionia Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Fulton Street West
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.24 one way
$20.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Grand Rapids, MI
Morning in Grand Rapids on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Otsego, MI
33 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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 on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 59 miles along North Grand Street, indicating a consistent use of this road for a significant portion of the journey. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, prepare for a more grounded experience that may involve navigating through towns and varied speed limits. The character of the drive is defined by its local road nature, suggesting a more intimate connection with the landscape and the communities you traverse.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59 mi on North Grand Street.
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 0.1 miles in near South Michigan Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vicksburg, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 131 / North Grand Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59 miles on North Grand Street. 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 0.1 miles (South Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 131 / North Grand Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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