Origin
Grand Rapids, MI
Afternoon in Grand Rapids on Friday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Ross, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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Ross, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Rapids, MI to Ross, MI covers 14.1 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 131, 100th Street Southwest, Ionia Avenue Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12 miles on US 131. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 14.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 131 and 100th Street Southwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 12 miles on US 131.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 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 12 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and 100th Street Southwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ionia Avenue Southwest.
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 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ionia Avenue Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Cherry Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ionia Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cherry Street Southwest
Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 131
Merge onto US 131
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward 100th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 72
Toward 100th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 12 mi | 12m |
| 100th Street Southwest | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Ionia Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 12 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids, MI and Ross, MI.
1
Start on Fulton Street West
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Fulton Street West
2
Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ionia Avenue Southwest
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest
285 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cherry Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 131
12 mi
·
12 min
·
US 131
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 72
Toward 100th Street
7
Turn right onto 100th Street Southwest
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
100th Street Southwest
8
Arrive at destination
100th Street Southwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Ross, MI
Afternoon in Ross on Friday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
17m 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 Ross, MI covers 14.1 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 131, 100th Street Southwest, Ionia Avenue Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 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 $2.20 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 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ionia Avenue Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Cherry Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grand Rapids, MI to Ross, 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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