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Trip from Worth, MI to Grand Rapids, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

153.2 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m

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

Downtown Worth, MI, MI

Worth, MI

cottonbro studio

city in and seat of Kent County, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Worth, MI to Grand Rapids, MI covers 153.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Huron Road, North Mable Street, North Huron Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.95 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

76.6 miles from Worth, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 153.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Huron Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Worth, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Worth, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Huron Road
North Mable Street
North Huron Road
US 10 West
US 10
the route
Jerome Street
Fitzhugh Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Huron Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Worth Road

249 ft · 14 sec · Worth Road
2

Turn left onto South Huron Road

4.1 mi · 5 min · South Huron Road
3

Continue on North Mable Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mable Street
4

Continue on North Huron Road

17 mi · 23 min · North Huron Road
5

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 56 sec
6

Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 10 West: Midland
7

Merge slight left

11 mi · 11 min
8

Keep slight left to continue on US 10 Business, M 20: Downtown Midland

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 10 Business, M 20: Downtown Midland
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

46 ft · 3 sec · the route
10

Exit the roundabout

1.8 mi · 3 min
11

Turn left onto Jerome Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jerome Street
12

Continue on Fitzhugh Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Fitzhugh Street
13

Continue on Isabella Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · Isabella Street
14

Continue on Isabella Road

15 mi · 20 min · Isabella Road
15

Continue on East Pickard Road

7.5 mi · 10 min · East Pickard Road
16

Continue on East Pickard Street

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Pickard Street
17

Continue on East Pickard Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Pickard Road
18

Turn left onto South Meridian Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Meridian Road
19

Turn right onto West Remus Road

12 mi · 16 min · West Remus Road
20

Continue on 9 Mile Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
21

Continue on East Wheatland Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue
22

Continue on 9 Mile Road

3.5 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
23

Continue on 9 Mile Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · 9 Mile Road
24

Turn left onto 90th Avenue

0.5 mi · 46 sec · 90th Avenue
25

Turn right onto Buchanan Road

6.5 mi · 8 min · Buchanan Road
26

Keep slight left to continue on 155th Avenue

0.5 mi · 44 sec · 155th Avenue
27

Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

4.9 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road
28

Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 131 South: Grand Rapids
29

Merge slight left

45 mi · 45 min
30

Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing

0.3 mi · 47 sec · I 196 East: Lansing
31

Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway
32

Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

449 ft · 11 sec · Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
33

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

417 ft · 10 sec · Downtown
34

Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest
35

Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest
36

Turn right onto Division Avenue North

184 ft · 11 sec · Division Avenue North
37

Turn right onto Fulton Street West

56 ft · 2 sec · Fulton Street West
38

Arrive at your destination

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 76.6 miles from Worth, MI, or about 1h 20m into the drive.

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 34 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.6 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Worth, 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 Worth, MI

This is one driving day of about 153.2 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Worth, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.6 mi from Worth, MI · 1h 20m into the drive

Downtown Shepherd, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shepherd, MI

77 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

Freeland, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shepherd, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.6 miles from Worth, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Grand Rapids, MI

The final approach into Grand Rapids, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Grand Rapids, MI.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.95 one way

$47.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.30 $52.59
premium $4.89 $29.48 $58.96
diesel $5.61 $33.82 $67.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46 0 $16.09 $7.35
Efficient EV 38.3 0 $13.40 $6.13
EV Truck/SUV 61.3 0 $21.45 $9.80

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Worth, MI

Night in Worth on Wednesday

Local time

10:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grand Rapids, MI

Night in Grand Rapids on Wednesday

Local time

10:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Shepherd, MI

77 mi in

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

8 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

2h 40m 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 Worth, MI to Grand Rapids, MI covers 153.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Huron Road, North Mable Street, North Huron Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.6 miles from Worth, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.95 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Worth, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Worth, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worth, MI to Grand Rapids, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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