How far is Allouez, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Allouez, MI to Lansing, MI is about 511.3 miles (822.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 366.6 miles (590 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
511.33 mi
08h 14m
Flight
366.6 mi
589.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
366.6 mi
Kilometers
589.98 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
511.33 mi
Kilometers
822.9 km
Drive Time
08h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Wed, May 13, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Allouez
Wed, May 13, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allouez
2026-05-12T21:21
Arrive Lansing
Wed, May 13, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:15 PM to 3:45 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allouez
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Brevort
MI

Township in Mackinac County, Michigan

From Allouez
255.4 mi
04h 07m
To Lansing
255.9 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allouez and Lansing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allouez and Lansing.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    115 m · 22 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bumbletown Road

    158 m · 15 sec · Bumbletown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ash Street

    35 m · 8 sec · Ash Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US 41

    2.9 mi · 5 min · US 41

  5. 5

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US-41

    822 ft · 20 sec · US-41

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road

  8. 8

    Continue on US-41

    8.4 mi · 12 min · US-41

  9. 9

    Continue on North Lincoln Drive

    2100 ft · 51 sec · North Lincoln Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Scott Street

    1798 ft · 1 min · Scott Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street

    3211 ft · 2 min · Hancock Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Front Street

    936 ft · 27 sec · Front Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge

    1836 ft · 1 min · Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US 41 South

    84 m · 9 sec · US 41 South

  15. 15

    Continue on West Montezuma Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West Montezuma Avenue

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto College Avenue

    2195 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Townsend Drive

    84 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Townsend Drive

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28

    35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28

    31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28

  26. 26

    Continue on Marquette Bypass

    1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto South Front Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street

  33. 33

    Continue on US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28

  34. 34

    Turn left onto M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  35. 35

    Continue on West Munising Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

    838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  37. 37

    Continue on M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  38. 38

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing

    137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing

    3233 ft · 1 min

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  46. 46

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allouez and Lansing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
5 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127
137 mi · 27%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 18%
Townsend Drive
84.8 mi · 17%
M-28
70.9 mi · 14%
Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 2%
US-41
8.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 127

Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing

137 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+144.7 mi
366.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brevort
04h 07m from Allouez
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Allouez and Chance Rain Showers near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allouez to Lansing?

The road trip is about 511.3 miles (822.9 km) and usually takes 08h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brevort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255.4 miles from Allouez and 255.9 miles from Lansing.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 366.6 miles (590 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.03 one way or $136.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Allouez and Chance Rain Showers near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Brevort

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brevort, 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 Brevort.

BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

29 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

36 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

56 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

61 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allouez and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 366.6 mi (589.98 km).

Allouez

#1 Allouez

Township in Keweenaw County, Michigan

Population1,542
Coordinates47.2871500, -88.4095600
Altitude307
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: 4th Street (-88.409635, 47.287149)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 823 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.04 gal
68.3 L · about $68.03
Round trip
$136.06
36.08 gal · 136.6 L
Estimated CO2
160.3 kg one way
Round trip: 320.6 kg / 707 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $68.03 $136.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.72 $153.45
Premium $4.65 $83.96 $167.92
Diesel $5.30 $95.68 $191.37

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Allouez and Lansing. The current time is 21:21:57.

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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.