Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Cincinnati to Grand Rapids. If you're planning a road trip to Grand Rapids, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Cincinnati
drive for about 54 minutes
11:54 am Dayton
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:54 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
2:12 pm Lima (Ohio)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:12 pm
drive for about 1 hour
4:27 pm Fort Wayne
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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11:00 am leave from Fort Wayne
drive for about 56 minutes
11:56 am Coldwater
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:56 pm
drive for about 1 hour
1:58 pm Kalamazoo
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:58 pm
drive for about 51 minutes
3:49 pm arrive in Grand Rapids
day 2 driving ≈ 3 hours
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Dayton (15 answers)
questions about Dayton:
Activities
Lima (Ohio)
Fort Wayne (3 answers)
Coldwater
Kalamazoo (11 answers)
Air Zoo (2 mentions)
restaurants around Kalamazoo:
Bell's Brewery, Inc: Brewery
Arcadia Brewing Company Kalamazoo
The Union Cabaret & Grille
Old Dog Tavern
questions about Kalamazoo:
Best free things to do in Kalamazoo?
What's the best neighborhood in Kalamazoo for a first time visitor?
What is your favorite restaurant in Kalamazoo?
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Grand Rapids. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Grand Rapids? (11 answers)
Christine from Dover (Delaware) asked:
What to do in Grand Rapids Michigan? (7 answers)
Ryan from Canmore asked:
Best Activities in Grand Rapids? (3 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Grand Rapids to Cincinnati drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Cincinnati? Try searching for places within 5.5 hours of Cincinnati.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Cincinnati to Grand Rapids. Or get a full Cincinnati to Grand Rapids flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Cincinnati well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Cincinnati!