Origin
Walker, MI
Late night in Walker on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walker, MI to Grattan, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walker, MI
Rollz International
Grattan, MI
Youngcucafilms
Trip Overview
This 24.2-mile drive from Walker to Grattan, Michigan, is a quick 34-minute excursion that's perfect for a single day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an accessible journey for most budgets. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Belding Road Northeast and West River Drive Northeast, with a quarter of the drive on I-96. You'll experience a turn-heavy local drive, making it easy to navigate and enjoy without needing an overnight stay. This straightforward trip through the Midwest region offers a simple change of scenery within Michigan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belding Road Northeast | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| West River Drive Northeast | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| I 96 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| US 131 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Northland Drive Northeast | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Kinney Avenue Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| Wolverine Boulevard Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| 3 Mile Road Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belding Road Northeast
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walker, MI and Grattan, MI.
1
Start on this road
100 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Remembrance Road Northwest
104 ft
·
11 sec
·
Remembrance Road Northwest
3
Turn sharp left onto Kinney Avenue Northwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kinney Avenue Northwest
4
Turn right onto 3 Mile Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
3 Mile Road Northwest
5
Turn left onto Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
481 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 96 East
7
Merge onto I 96
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 96
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 31B
Toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 131
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 131
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 91
Toward West River Drive
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West River Drive Northeast
12
Turn left onto M 44
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northland Drive Northeast
13
Continue on M 44
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolverine Boulevard Northeast
14
Turn right onto M 44
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Belding Road Northeast
15
Turn left onto Old Belding Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Belding Road Northeast
16
Arrive at destination
Old Belding Road Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Remembrance Road Northwest
Turn right onto Remembrance Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kinney Avenue Northwest
Turn sharp left onto Kinney Avenue Northwest
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward West River Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91
Toward West River Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Grattan, MI
Late night in Grattan on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
17 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
34m 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, characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long stretches of high-speed travel. Only 25% of the journey involves highway driving, primarily on I-96. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on Belding Road Northeast, offering a brief period of consistent cruising. As you progress, the road's personality shifts from the faster pace of the interstate to the more winding and varied nature of local Michigan roadways.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Belding Road Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Remembrance Road Northwest.
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 24.2 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: near the start (Remembrance Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; near the start (Kinney Avenue Northwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.3 miles (Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point.
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 Walker, MI to Grattan, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Big Rapids along the way.
Big Rapids
6.4 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Belding Road Northeast. 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: near the start (Remembrance Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; near the start (Kinney Avenue Northwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.3 miles (Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grattan, 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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