How far is Nelson, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nelson and Grand Rapids is 76.9 miles (123.76 km).
Flight distance from Nelson, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is 76.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Nelson to Grand Rapids with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nelson, Michigan to Grand Rapids, Michigan is: 96.29 miles (154.96 km) by car.
Driving from Nelson to Grand Rapids will take approximately 01 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Nelson
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
| Population | 5142 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°20'3"N 84°13'47"W |
| Latitude | 43.3341900 |
| Longitude | -84.2297100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan. It is located in the western part of the state. Grand Rapids is known for its many breweries, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
| Population | 200031 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°57'48"N 85°40'5"W |
| Latitude | 42.9633600 |
| Longitude | -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Grand Rapids: West Fulton Street (-85.668092,42.963219)
Estimated Travel Time Between Nelson and Grand Rapids
The distance between Nelson and Grand Rapids is 155 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Nelson and Grand Rapids. The current time is 07:50:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.86 liters (3.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nelson and Grand Rapids.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nelson to Grand Rapids is $11.4 (diesel $14.63).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $11.4 | $13.1 | $14.78 | $14.63 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nelson and Grand Rapids (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
