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Distance from Grand Rapids to Saginaw

Driving Distance
131.9 mi 212.2 km
Flying Distance
92.5 mi 148.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Saginaw, Michigan is 131.9 mi (212.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 92.5 mi (148.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 11 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 2 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a east direction. Average speeds around 53 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Grand Rapids
Place Grand Rapids
State/Province Michigan
Country US
Latitude 42.970415
Longitude -85.672195
GPS 42.970415° N, 85.672195° W
Local Time 6:16 PM
Timezone America/Detroit

Destination:

Saginaw
Place Saginaw
State/Province Michigan
Country US
Latitude 43.419561
Longitude -83.947371
GPS 43.419561° N, 83.947371° W
Local Time 6:16 PM
Timezone America/Detroit

Journey Summary

Traveling from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Saginaw, Michigan covers 131.9 mi (212.2 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 2 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (113.7-131.9 miles / 183-212 km). The primary route shown here saves 50 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 53 mph (85 km/h).

Available Routes

I-96 E and I-69 E
131.9 mi 2 hours 2 minutes
Shortest Fastest
M-57 E
114.2 mi 2 hours 7 minutes
US-131 N and State Rte 46 E
113.7 mi 2 hours 7 minutes

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Grand Rapids to Saginaw

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.