Origin
Grand Rapids, MI
Late night in Grand Rapids on Friday
Local time
2:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Lyons, MI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
58m
Distance
48.8 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Rapids, MI to Lyons, MI covers 48.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, South Keefer Highway, Gerald R Ford Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.6 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 48.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and South Keefer Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.6 miles on I 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 35.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and South Keefer Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Division Avenue North.
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 58m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Division Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Michigan Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Division Avenue North
Turn left onto Division Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Michigan Street Northeast
Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 196 East: Lansing
Navigation decision point
Toward I 196 East: Lansing
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
40.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Portland Road, Grand River Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Portland Road, Grand River Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 35.6 mi | 38m |
| South Keefer Highway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Libhart Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Division Avenue North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Grand River Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Portland Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 35.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids, MI and Lyons, MI.
1
Start on Fulton Street West
57 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fulton Street West
2
Turn left onto Division Avenue North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Avenue North
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Division Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Division Avenue Northeast
4
Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
Michigan Street Northeast
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 196 East: Lansing
6
Merge onto I 196
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
7
Merge onto I 96
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Portland Road, Grand River Avenue
9
Turn left onto Portland Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Portland Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto East Grand River Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Keefer Highway
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South Keefer Highway
12
Continue on Libhart Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Libhart Street
13
Continue on Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Bridge Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Grand Rapids, MI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lyons, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lyons, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.63 one way
$15.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Lyons, MI
Late night in Lyons on Friday
Local time
2:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Caledonia, MI
24 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
16 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
58m 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 Lyons, MI covers 48.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, South Keefer Highway, Gerald R Ford Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 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 $7.63 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 58m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Division Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Michigan Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Grand Rapids, MI to Lyons, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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