Distance from Raleigh to Grand Rapids by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Grand Rapids (MI) is 619 miles or 996 kilometers or 538 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Grand Rapids is 797 miles (1283 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 178 miles or 287 km.

Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Grand Rapids, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Grand Rapids is 619 miles or 996 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Grand Rapids, is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Grand Rapids?

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Grand Rapids, MI is 1 hours 25 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Grand Rapids Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Grand Rapids, MI
This map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Grand Rapids, MI, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Grand Rapids, Michigan is displayed below.

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Grand Rapids, MI

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Grand Rapids, Michigan is 797 miles or 1283 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Grand Rapids, MI is 797 miles or 1283 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Grand Rapids, Michigan is approximately 797 miles (1283 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Grand Rapids, MI

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Grand Rapids, MI?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Grand Rapids take?
Raleigh and Grand Rapids are 15 hours 20 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Raleigh and Grand Rapids

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Grand Rapids (MI) is 1 Hours.
Grand Rapids time is 1 Hours behind Raleigh.

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Grand Rapids
2025-12-21, 23:29:37 EST2025-12-21, 22:29:37 CST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Grand Rapids Michigan, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Raleigh, NC and Grand Rapids, MI in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 797 mi 1283 km 692.11 nmi
Straight line distance 619 mi 996 km 538 nmi
Difference 178 mi 287 km 154 nmi

Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
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Grand Rapids Details

Grand Rapids is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 57' 48.1'' Longitude: W 85° 40' 5.1''
Latitude42.96336
Longitude-85.66809
StateMichigan
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Grand Rapids, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 26 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 20 hours 2 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 16 hours 2 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 21 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 41 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 1 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 26 minutes