Origin
Grand Rapids, MI
Late night in Grand Rapids on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Coopersville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Rapids, MI
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Coopersville, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 18.5-mile drive from Grand Rapids to Coopersville, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily utilizing I-96 and US-131, with a brief section on East Randall Street, this route is heavily highway-focused. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it’s a budget-friendly option for a quick local excursion within the Midwest. You won't need an overnight stay for this short journey; it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or an errand run.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience for about 80% of this 18.5-mile trip. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-96, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.6 miles. This section offers a consistent pace, characteristic of interstates. The transition onto US-131 and then East Randall Street will introduce you to local road segments, offering a slight change in scenery and traffic flow as you approach Coopersville. Overall, it’s a practical drive focused on efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and US 131. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 131 North: Cadillac
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 131 North: Cadillac
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 131
Merge onto US 131
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 89
Toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96: Muskegon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 96: Muskegon
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Lamont, Coopersville
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 19
Toward Lamont, Coopersville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grand Rapids, MI and Coopersville, MI, road signs point toward M 37: Muskegon, Lansing and Lamont.
M 37: Muskegon
3.9 mi in
|
~5m
Lansing
3.9 mi in
|
~5m
Lamont
16.4 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| US 131 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| East Randall Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ironwood Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fulton Street West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 48th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 11.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids, MI and Coopersville, MI.
1
Start on Fulton Street West
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Fulton Street West
2
Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Market Avenue Southwest
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 131 North: Cadillac
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 131
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 131
Use the slight left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 89
Toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 96: Muskegon
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
8
Merge onto I 96
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 96
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 19
Toward Lamont, Coopersville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto South 48th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 48th Avenue
11
Turn left onto Ironwood Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ironwood Drive
12
Continue on East Randall Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Randall Street
13
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Mill Street
14
Continue on Danforth Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Danforth Street
15
Turn right onto Ottawa Street
272 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ottawa Street
16
Turn right onto Main Street
147 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Coopersville, MI
Late night in Coopersville on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
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
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 Grand Rapids, MI to Coopersville, MI covers 18.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, US 131, East Randall Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Grand Rapids, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.89 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Grand Rapids, MI and Coopersville, MI, road signs point toward M 37: Muskegon, Lansing and Lamont.
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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