How far is Paradise, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?

Fastest route

The distance between Paradise, Michigan 49768 and Grand Rapids, Michigan is approximately 305 miles (492 kilometers). The fastest route, considering current traffic conditions, is to take I-75 S and US-131 S, which is estimated to take around 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Directions

1. 🚗 Get on I-75 S in St. Ignace Township: Start by heading south on M-123 S toward W Portage Ln. Then, turn right to merge onto I-75 S toward St Ignace.

2. 🛣️ Continue on I-75 S to Lake Township. Take exit 194B from US-127 S: Stay on I-75 S until you reach Lake Township. Take exit 194B from US-127 S. Note that this part of the route may have tolls.

3. 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 249 for US-127 toward Clare/Lansing: When you reach exit 249, use the right two lanes to take the exit for US-127, heading toward Clare/Lansing.

4. 🛣️ Take exit 194B for M-55 W toward Cadillac: After merging onto US-127 S, take exit 194B for M-55 W, which will lead you toward Cadillac.

5. 🚗 Get on US-131 S in Clam Lake Township: Turn left onto S Vandermeulen Rd, then turn right onto W Lotan Rd. Afterward, take a left onto M-55 W/M-66 S. Finally, turn left onto the US-131 S/MI-55 W ramp.

6. 🛣️ Follow US-131 S to Market Ave SW in Grand Rapids. Take exit 85A from US-131 S: Continue driving on US-131 S until you reach the Market Ave SW exit, which is exit 85A.

7. 🚗 Drive to Fulton St W: Turn left onto Market Ave SW, then make a right onto Fulton St W. You will have arrived at your destination in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Paradise and Grand Rapids is 255.05 miles (410.46 km).

Flight distance from Paradise, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is 255.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Paradise to Grand Rapids with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Paradise, Michigan to Grand Rapids, Michigan is: 300.45 miles (483.53 km) by car.

Driving from Paradise to Grand Rapids will take approximately 04 hours 54 minutes.

#1 Paradise

Unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA

Population	5176
GPS Coordinates	46°37'39"N 85°2'15"W
Latitude	46.6275200
Longitude	-85.0375900
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

Estimated Travel Time Between Paradise and Grand Rapids

The distance between Paradise and Grand Rapids is 484 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 22 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 Paradise and Grand Rapids. The current time is 04:07:18.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.13 liters (10.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Paradise and Grand Rapids.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Paradise to Grand Rapids is $35.57 (diesel $45.65).

Michigan gas prices.

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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Paradise 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.