Connector Michigan State Route 44 runs on the northeast side of the Grand Rapids Metro Area. It goes from Interstate 96/Michigan State Route 37, northeast to Michigan State Route 44. CONN MI St Rt Rt 44 passed town in Kent County. Grand Rapids CONN MI St Rt 44 is not multi-plexed in Kent County. CONN MI St Rt 44 intersects the following highways in Kent County. Interstate 96, at Grand Rapids. Michigan State Route 37, at Grand Rapids. Michigan State Route 44, near Grand Rapids.