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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.17 mi
01h 00m
Flight
52.64 mi
84.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.17 mi
Kilometers
96.83 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Tue, Apr 14, 9:01 PM EDT
Return by in Addison
Tue, Apr 14, 10:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-14T20:00
Arrive Lansing
Tue, Apr 14, 9:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Addison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tompkins
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Addison
30.1 mi
00h 30m
To Lansing
30.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    581 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Steer Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North Steer Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 127, I 94: Lansing, Chicago

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing

    32.6 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-127 NORTH
32.9 mi · 55%
North Steer Street
20.2 mi · 34%
US 127
3.65 mi · 6%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.41 mi · 4%
South Walnut Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tompkins
00h 30m from Addison
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tompkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tompkins.

RAIL

Jackson station

18 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

23 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

39 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

53 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.71 km).

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#1 Addison

Village in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population579
Coordinates41.9864300, -84.3471700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Lansing

#2 Lansing

The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.34717, 41.986621)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and Lansing. The current time is 20:00:51.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.