Trip from Beaverton, MI to Grand Rapids, MI

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

126.1 mi

203 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 26m ★

6 AM

2h 37m

8 AM

2h 57m

10 AM

2h 44m

12 PM

2h 42m

3 PM

2h 45m

5 PM

2h 56m

8 PM

2h 30m

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

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Beaverton, MI

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Grand Rapids, MI

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Trip Overview

Driving from Beaverton to Grand Rapids covers 126.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of roads, including US 131, US 10, and US 127 BUS, as you travel across the Michigan landscape. Budgeting approximately $19 for fuel should comfortably cover your one-way travel costs. This route is ideal if you are looking for a straightforward, efficient way to connect these two Midwest locations without the fatigue of a multi-day haul.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

63.1 miles from Beaverton, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between different types of road infrastructure as you progress. With 57% of your travel occurring on highways, you will experience a balance between steady cruising and local connectivity. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 44.9-mile segment on US 131, which serves as the primary backbone for the latter portion of your journey. You should expect the road personality to shift from smaller connectors to more established highway lanes, requiring you to stay alert during the transition between road types. The overall feel is functional and direct, providing a clear path from the Beaverton area toward the urban landscape of Grand Rapids.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 131 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 miles in near US 10 BUS.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 126.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 23.6 miles (US 10 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.2 miles (US 127 BUS): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

23.6 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 10 BUS

Take the exit onto US 10 BUS toward BUS US 10: Clare

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 95 Toward BUS US 10: Clare

27.2 mi into trip | ~34m in | US 127 BUS

Enter roundabout onto US 127 BUS toward US 127 SOUTH: Mt Pleasant, Lansing

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 127 SOUTH: Mt Pleasant, Lansing

124.9 mi into trip | ~2h 33m 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

125.4 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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

125.5 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Beaverton, MI and Grand Rapids, MI, road signs point toward Bus Us 10: Clare, Lansing and Bus Us 127: Mount Pleasant.

Bus Us 10: Clare

23.6 mi in | ~29m | via US 10 BUS

Lansing

27.2 mi in | ~34m | via US 127 BUS

Bus Us 127: Mount Pleasant

40 mi in | ~48m | via BUS US 127

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 131	44.9 mi	45m
US 10	12.9 mi	12m
US 127 BUS	12.9 mi	13m
West Remus Road	12 mi	16m
M-18	9.9 mi	14m
9 Mile Road	8.4 mi	11m
Buchanan Road	6.5 mi	8m
8 Mile Road	4.9 mi	7m

Longest stretch: US 131 — 44.9 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.

Start on East Brown Street

160 ft · 12 sec · East Brown Street

Turn left onto M 18

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Ross Street

Continue on M 18

9.9 mi · 14 min · M-18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto US 10

13 mi · 12 min · US 10

Take the exit onto US 10 BUS

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 10 BUS

Exit 95 Toward BUS US 10: Clare

Turn right onto US 10 BUS

1.4 mi · 1 min · Pere Marquette Road

Continue on US 10 BUS

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Saginaw Road

Continue on US 10 BUS

0.8 mi · 1 min · East 5th Street

Turn left onto US 127 BUS

0.3 mi · 32 sec · North McEwan Street

Continue on US 127 BUS

0.4 mi · 35 sec · North Mission Road

Enter roundabout onto US 127 BUS

143 ft · 2 sec · US 127 BUS

Toward US 127 SOUTH: Mt Pleasant, Lansing

Continue on US 127 BUS

13 mi · 13 min · US 127 BUS

Toward US 127 SOUTH: Mt Pleasant, Lansing

Take the exit onto BUS US 127

0.8 mi · 1 min · BUS US 127

Toward BUS US 127: Mount Pleasant

Enter roundabout onto BUS US 127

153 ft · 8 sec · North Mission Street

Continue on BUS US 127

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North Mission Street

Turn right onto East Pickard Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Pickard Street

Continue on East Pickard Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Pickard Road

Turn left onto South Meridian Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Meridian Road

Turn right onto M 20

12 mi · 16 min · West Remus Road

Continue on M 20

2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

Continue on M 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue

Continue on M 20

3.5 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

Continue on 9 Mile Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · 9 Mile Road

Turn left onto 90th Avenue

0.5 mi · 45 sec · 90th Avenue

Turn right onto Buchanan Road

6.5 mi · 8 min · Buchanan Road

Keep slight left at fork onto 155th Avenue

0.5 mi · 43 sec · 155th Avenue

Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

4.9 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

Merge onto US 131

45 mi · 45 min · US 131

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 86A Toward I 196 East: Lansing Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 196

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway

Take the exit

450 ft · 11 sec

Exit 77C Toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

416 ft · 10 sec

Toward Downtown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

Turn right onto Division Avenue North

184 ft · 10 sec · Division Avenue North

Turn right onto Fulton Street West

57 ft · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Arrive at destination

Fulton Street West

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 126.1-mile journey, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic periods near your destination. You only need one planned stop to keep your energy up, which provides great flexibility for your schedule. Since the route is manageable in one go, you can easily adapt your pace based on your personal preference for breaks. When planning your budget, keep that $19 fuel estimate in mind as a baseline for your trip expenses. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to monitor your fuel levels before merging onto the longer US 131 stretch, as this will be your primary opportunity to maintain consistent highway speeds without frequent interruptions.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 63.1 miles from Beaverton, MI, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.1 miles or 1h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Rapids, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Beaverton, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Beaverton, MI

This is one driving day of about 126.1 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaverton, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 131 for about 44.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.1 mi from Beaverton, MI · 1h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

63 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.1 miles from Beaverton, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Grand Rapids, MI

The final approach into Grand Rapids, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Grand Rapids, MI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.15 one way

$38.31 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$21.11	$42.23
premium	$4.80	$23.81	$47.61
diesel	$5.64	$28.02	$56.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.8	$13.24	$6.05
Efficient EV	31.5	$11.03	$5.04
EV Truck/SUV	50.4	$17.65	$8.07

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Beaverton, MI

Evening in Beaverton on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grand Rapids, MI

Evening in Grand Rapids on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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

2h 36m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beaverton, MI to Grand Rapids, MI covers 126.1 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 131, US 10, US 127 BUS. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 63.1 miles from Beaverton, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Beaverton, MI and Grand Rapids, MI, road signs point toward Bus Us 10: Clare, Lansing and Bus Us 127: Mount Pleasant.

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