Origin
Brownlee Park, MI
Late night in Brownlee Park on Saturday
Local time
3:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownlee Park, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
67.1 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownlee Park, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Trip Overview
Brownlee Park to Grand Rapids is 67.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via US 131, M 89, and West Michigan Avenue, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest drive stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the same region. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a spontaneous day trip or an easy addition to a larger journey. You'll find the drive to be a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road conditions. Plan this trip knowing it's straightforward and efficient, perfect for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 52% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 131, experiencing a stretch of 35 miles without needing to make major turns. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition between the faster US 131 and the more local feel of M 89 and West Michigan Avenue. This change in road type means you'll experience varying speeds and traffic patterns, keeping the drive engaging. It’s not a monotonous highway slog, nor is it entirely backroads; it’s a practical blend that gets you there efficiently.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 35 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 31 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.3 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
31 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 131
Merge onto US 131
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Cherry Street Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 84B
Toward Cherry Street Downtown
7
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Ionia Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Fulton Street West
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 35 mi | 37m |
| M 89 | 9 mi | 10m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Jackson Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| East Richplain Drive | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East C Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North 32nd Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 35 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownlee Park, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
1
Start on Cohasset Avenue
502 ft
·
26 sec
·
Cohasset Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Raymond Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Raymond Road
3
Turn right onto I 94 BL
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
4
Turn left onto I 94 BL
352 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hamblin Street
5
Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hamblin Avenue
6
Turn right onto M 89
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
7
Turn left onto M 89
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto M 89
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
M-89
9
Continue on M 89
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
M 89
10
Continue on M 89
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
East D Avenue
11
Turn right onto M 89
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 32nd Street
12
Turn left onto M 89; M 43
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East C Avenue
13
Turn straight onto M 89; M 43
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Richplain Drive
14
Continue on M 89; M 43
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
M 89; M 43
15
Continue on M 89; M 43
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Jackson Road
16
Continue on M 89; M 43
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bridge Street
17
Continue on M 89; M 43
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Allegan Street
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
19
Merge onto US 131
35 mi
·
37 min
·
US 131
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Cherry Street Downtown
21
Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
248 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cherry Street Southwest
22
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ionia Avenue Southwest
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fulton Street West
24
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Brownlee Park, MI · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Brownlee Park, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.49 one way
$20.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 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 | 20.1 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
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
Late night in Grand Rapids on Saturday
Local time
3:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
19 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 24m 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 Brownlee Park, MI to Grand Rapids, MI covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 131, M 89, West Michigan Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Brownlee Park, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.49 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.3 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Brownlee Park, MI to Grand Rapids, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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