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Trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Attica, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

142.3 mi

229 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Grand Rapids, MI

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Attica, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Grand Rapids, MI to Attica, MI covers 142.3 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, I 96, Gerald R Ford Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.1 miles from Grand Rapids, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 82 mi 1h 24m
I 96 51.1 mi 54m
Gerald R Ford Freeway 3.9 mi 4m
South Lake Pleasant Road 1.6 mi 3m
Division Avenue North 0.4 mi 1m
Division Avenue Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Michigan Street Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
Williams Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 82 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids, MI and Attica, 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

51 mi · 54 min · I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

2.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint
9

Merge onto I 69

82 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 163 Toward Lake Pleasant Road
11

Turn left onto South Lake Pleasant Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lake Pleasant Road
12

Turn right onto Williams Street

93 ft · 4 sec · Williams Street
13

Arrive at destination

Williams Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.1 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 31 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.1 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Attica, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Grand Rapids, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Grand Rapids, MI

This is one driving day of about 142.3 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Grand Rapids, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 82 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Haslett, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Haslett, MI

71 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

Ionia, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haslett, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16169200209

Visit website

Lotus Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1.2 mi

The Bradbury Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1 mi

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.5

Durand, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16169200209

Visit website

Lotus Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16164198613

Visit website

The Bradbury Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.2

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16169566815

Visit website

Baker's Beanery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.2

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16169573110

Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 40.7

Portland, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15179754213

Visit website

Coffee Clubhouse LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.2

Kentwood, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+16168035450

Visit website

Sip Coffee & Cocktails

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16168053517

Visit website

Fish Ladder Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16164563696

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 111.8

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 10.2

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 111.8

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 111.8

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 10.2

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 50.8

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16169571580

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 69 East: Flint

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.25 one way

$44.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.43 $48.85
premium $4.89 $27.38 $54.77
diesel $5.61 $31.42 $62.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.7 0 $14.94 $6.83
Efficient EV 35.6 0 $12.45 $5.69
EV Truck/SUV 56.9 0 $19.92 $9.11

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Grand Rapids, MI

Afternoon in Grand Rapids on Saturday

Local time

3:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 13 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Attica, MI

Afternoon in Attica on Saturday

Local time

3:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2h 33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

142.3 mi in 2h 33m, mostly highway — 82 mi of that is on I 69.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 96. 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 2h 33m drive. You will face about 10 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 142.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 82 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Attica, MI before heading back.

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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