Location and directions
In the village of Howard City, Montcalm County, about two miles east of US-131 Exit 118. You'll get the street address and parking directions when you book a tour.
Getting here
From Grand Rapids, Cedar Springs, Sand Lake, or Pierson
Take US-131 north to Exit 118, then follow M-46 east about two miles into the village.
From Big Rapids or Morley
Take US-131 south to Exit 118, then follow M-46 east into the village.
From Newaygo, Fremont, Grant, or White Cloud
M-82 runs east from Newaygo and ends at Exit 118. Continue east on M-46 into the village.
From Lakeview or Edmore
Take M-46 west. It runs straight into Howard City.
Distances
Approximate road miles from the village center. Times vary with the season, so drive it once at the hour you'd really commute.
| From | Miles | Main route |
|---|---|---|
| Pierson | 6 | US-131 |
| Morley | 7 | US-131 |
| Sand Lake | 8 | US-131 |
| Lakeview | 13 | M-46 |
| Cedar Springs | 14 | US-131 |
| Grant | 18 | County roads |
| Greenville | 19 | County roads |
| Newaygo | 19 | M-82 |
| White Cloud | 19 | County roads |
| Big Rapids | 21 | US-131 |
| Grand Rapids | 35 | US-131 |
| Cadillac | 63 | US-131 |
About Howard City
Howard City is a village of 1,835 people (2020 census) in the northwest corner of Montcalm County, mostly in Reynolds Township. It was settled in 1868 and grew up around the Detroit, Grand Rapids and Western railroad depot, which opened the next year.
After a fire in 1883 burned the original wooden storefronts, the business district moved to Edgerton Street, where downtown is today. Tri County Area Schools, home of the Vikings, serves the village and the surrounding townships.
Why the location works
- Three highways meet at the edge of the village: US-131, M-46, and M-82.
- Ten nearby towns are within 21 miles, across four counties.
- No city traffic, parking ramps, or meters between you and the door.
- Grand Rapids is close enough for a meeting and far enough to skip the daily commute.