How far is Addison, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Addison, MI to Lansing, MI is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Lansing.
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Start on West Main Street
581 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Steer Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Steer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
60 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 127, I 94: Lansing, Chicago
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson
1380 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
32.6 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1488 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Allegan Street
126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn right onto Townsend Street
7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Lansing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US-127 NORTH
Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
32.6 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Addison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Addison to Lansing?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tompkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Addison and 30.1 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Addison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Tompkins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tompkins.
Jackson station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.71 km).
#1 Addison
Village in Lenawee County, Michigan
| Population | 579 |
| Coordinates | 41.9864300, -84.3471700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lansing
The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.
| Population | 112,640 |
| Coordinates | 42.7325300, -84.5555300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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