Grand Rapids to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Grand Rapids from Phoenix?
The distance from Grand Rapids to Phoenix is 1568.4 miles (2524.1 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Grand Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1903.5 miles, taking about 34h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 39min. Both are located in United States — Grand Rapids in Michigan and Phoenix in Arizona.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Rapids and Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Grand Rapids to Phoenix
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 523 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
- You could travel this distance about 15.9 times to circle the Earth's equator