Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Map & Directions, Getting here

Get Directions to our Michigan Vacation Resort

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is situated in the northwest corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula along the shores of Lake Michigan's East Grand Traverse Bay. Just six miles northeast of Traverse City, Michigan, it is a ten-minute drive from Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

Our Michigan vacation resort offers Airport Shuttle service to and from Cherry Capital Airport for guests who choose to fly-in.

For guests who choose to drive, please scroll down to see our easy to follow simple text driving directions that follow well marked major highways.

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard
Acme, MI 49610-0404

Main Business Phone: 231-534-6000
Toll Free Phone: 800-236-1577
E-mail: info@gtresort.com

GPS Coordinates (approximate)
Latitude: 44.7801506
Longitude: -85.4892773

If you prefer, you can Click Here for Google Maps or Click Here for Mapquest Maps or Click Here for Yahoo Maps but be aware that a portion of their directions take you along poorly marked minor county roads rather than well marked major highways. Instead, we recommend the easy to follow text directions below.

There are three ways to travel to Grand Traverse Resort & Spa:

By Land
Driving directions from major Midwest cities close to the Resort are listed below.

By Air
Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
10 minutes from the Resort
The Resort's Airport Shuttle service is provided for arriving guests upon request. Please call the Resort in advance of arrival 800-236-1577.

By Water
Lake Michigan Car Ferry www.ssbadger.com
Lake Express Ferry www.lake-express.com

Driving Directions:
From Detroit and Cleveland:
Take I-75 north through Saginaw, until you reach M-72. Go west on M-72 at the Grayling exit, then approx. 30-35 miles through Kalkaska into Acme. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile. The Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.

From Lansing:
Take route 127 north to exit 254 this exit will turn into M-72. Go west on M-72 approx. 35-40 miles. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.

From Chicago and Milwaukee:
Take I-94 east through Indiana into Michigan. Exit on I-196 (north of Benton Harbor/St. Joseph) to Grand Rapids. Go north on US-131 to M-72 in Kalkaska. Go west on M-72 approx. 15 miles to Acme. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile. The Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.

From Indianapolis:
Take US-31 north to 80/90. Go east on 80/90 to US-131. Go north on US-131 to M-72 in Kalkaska. Go west on M-72 approx. 15 miles. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.

From Cherry Capital Airport (TVC):
As you exit the airport turn left on South Airport Road and continue until it comes to an end at 3 Mile Road. Turn left on 3 Mile Road to the light at US-31. Turn right on US-31 and go north approximately 10 minutes to the intersection of US-31 and M-72. Continue north through the light on US-31 about 1/2 mile. The Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road. The Resort offers Airport Shuttle service to and from Cherry Capital Airport for guests who choose to fly-in.

From Ontario, Canada
There are four recommended routes to cross from Ontario into Michigan.

1. Ambassador Bridge - Windsor, ON / Detroit, MI
Make your way to Provincial Route 3 / Huron Church Road in Windsor.  Follow the signs to Bridge to U.S.A. - the Ambassador Bridge crossing to the United States / Detroit, Michigan.  Cross the Ambassador Bridge and follow the signs to I-75 north.  Take I-75 north approximately 200 miles / 322 kilometers until you reach M-72 at Grayling. Go west on M-72 at the Grayling exit, then approximately 30-35 miles / 48-56 kilometers through Kalkaska into Acme. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile / .8 kilometers. The Resort will be on the east (right) side of the highway.

2. Detroit-Windsor Tunnel - Windsor, ON / Detroit, MI
Take Highway 401 west to Dougall Avenue, and follow the signs through Windsor to Tunnel to U.S.A. Go through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and follow the signs to I-375, then to I-75 north. Take I-75 north approximately 200 miles / 322 kilometers until you reach M-72 at Grayling. Go west on M-72 at the Grayling exit, then approximately 30-35 miles / 48-56 kilometers through Kalkaska into Acme. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile / .8 kilometers. The Resort will be on the east (right) side of the highway.

3. Blue Water Bridge - Sarnia, ON / Port Huron, MI
Take Highway 402 west into Sarnia. Stay on 402 and follow the signs to the Blue Water Bridge. The Blue Water Bridge becomes I-69 in Michigan. Stay on I-69 West to I-75 north. Take I-75 north approximately 130 miles / 209 kilometers until you reach M-72 at Grayling. Go west on M-72 at the Grayling exit, then approximately 30-35 miles / 48-56 kilometers through Kalkaska into Acme. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile / .8 kilometers. The Resort will be on the east (right) side of the highway.

4. International Bridge - Sault Ste. Marie, ON / Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Take Highway 17 into Sault Ste. Marie to Highway 17B and follow the signs to the International Bridge. The International Bridge becomes I-75 in Michigan. Stay on I-75 south through St. Ignace, then across the Mackinac Bridge. Stay on I-75 south from Mackinaw City approximately 4 miles / 6 kilometers to the Petoskey exit (Exit 336) to take US-31 south toward Traverse City and the Resort. The Resort is approximately 58 miles / 93 kilometers south of Petoskey in Acme. The Resort will be on the east (left) side of the highway.