Origin
Grand Rapids, MI
Afternoon in Grand Rapids on Thursday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Stony Point, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Stony Point, MI
Marian Florinel Condruz
Trip Overview
This straightforward 45.7-mile drive from Grand Rapids to Stony Point, Michigan, will take you about 1 hour to complete. It's an easy day trip, so no need to worry about overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate on US 131, 124th Avenue, and Lindsey Road, with a 55% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7. This mixed drive offers a practical way to travel within the Midwest region, ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic escape without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway cruising and local road navigation. With 55% of the route on highways, you'll experience some faster travel, particularly on the longest stretch of 25.1 miles along US 131. As you transition to roads like 124th Avenue and Lindsey Road, expect a more local feel. This shift means you'll encounter different speed limits and potentially more varied road conditions, making for an engaging, if not overly challenging, driving experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 25.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ionia Avenue Southwest.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 13 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
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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.
4
25.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Shelbyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Shelbyville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Grand Rapids, MI to Stony Point, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Shelbyville along the way.
Shelbyville
25.8 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 25.1 mi | 26m |
| 124th Avenue | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Lindsey Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Marsh Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Pine Lake Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Delton Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Stoney Point Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Keller Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 25.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids, MI and Stony Point, 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
25 mi
·
26 min
·
US 131
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Shelbyville
7
Turn slight left onto 12th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
12th Street
8
Turn left onto 124th Avenue
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
124th Avenue
9
At end of road, turn right onto Patterson Road
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Patterson Road
10
Turn straight onto Marsh Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Marsh Road
11
Turn left onto Keller Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Keller Road
12
Turn right onto Lindsey Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lindsey Road
13
Turn left onto West Pine Lake Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Pine Lake Road
14
Turn right onto South Norris Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Norris Road
15
Turn left onto Delton Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Delton Road
16
Turn right onto Stoney Point Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stoney Point Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Stoney Point Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Grand Rapids, MI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stony Point, MI
The final approach into Stony Point, 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
$7.14 one way
$14.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Stony Point, MI
Afternoon in Stony Point on Thursday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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 1m 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 Stony Point, MI covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 131, 124th Avenue, Lindsey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 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 $7.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Grand Rapids, MI to Stony Point, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Shelbyville along the way.
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