How far is Aurelius, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Aurelius, MI to Lansing, MI is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Unincorporated community in Michigan
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurelius and Lansing.
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Start on South Aurelius Road
8.5 mi · 17 min · South Aurelius Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on South Larch Street
2422 ft · 1 min · South Larch Street
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Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue
1599 ft · 49 sec · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
112 m · 12 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto East Allegan Street
1295 ft · 45 sec · East Allegan Street
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Turn left 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 Aurelius and Lansing.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Aurelius Road
Start on South Aurelius Road
8.52 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Aurelius and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurelius to Lansing?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Aurelius and 14.7 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurelius and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Holt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurelius and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 14.5 mi (23.33 km).
#1 Aurelius
Civil township in Ingham County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,341 |
| Coordinates | 42.5242000, -84.5222000 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
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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