Origin
Worth, MI
Night in Worth on Wednesday
Local time
10:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worth, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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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 .
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 153.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Worth, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
Start on Worth Road
Turn left onto South Huron Road
Continue on North Mable Street
Continue on North Huron Road
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on US 10 Business, M 20: Downtown Midland
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn left onto Jerome Street
Continue on Fitzhugh Street
Continue on Isabella Street
Continue on Isabella Road
Continue on East Pickard Road
Continue on East Pickard Street
Continue on East Pickard Road
Turn left onto South Meridian Road
Turn right onto West Remus Road
Continue on 9 Mile Road
Continue on East Wheatland Avenue
Continue on 9 Mile Road
Continue on 9 Mile Road
Turn left onto 90th Avenue
Turn right onto Buchanan Road
Keep slight left to continue on 155th Avenue
Turn right onto 8 Mile Road
Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing
Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
Turn right onto Division Avenue North
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
Arrive at your destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Worth, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 76.6 miles from Worth, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$23.95 one way
$47.90 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Worth on Wednesday
Local time
10:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Grand Rapids on Wednesday
Local time
10:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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