How far is Batavia, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Batavia, MI to Lansing, MI is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
74.1 mi
01h 16m
Flight
63.07 mi
101.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.07 mi
Kilometers
101.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.1 mi
Kilometers
119.26 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Batavia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batavia
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batavia
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
Bellevue
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Batavia
38 mi
00h 38m
To Lansing
36.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Batavia Road

    1660 ft · 46 sec · North Batavia Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Chicago Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chicago Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 69 North: Lansing

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    37 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street

    1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2577 ft · 2 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 Batavia 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
61.7 mi · 83%
I 496
5.6 mi · 8%
West Chicago Road
4.1 mi · 6%
West Chicago Street
3.1 mi · 4%
South Walnut Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Continue straight

37 mi · 00h 40m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellevue
00h 38m from Batavia
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Batavia and Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Batavia and 36.1 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Batavia and Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Bellevue

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

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

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

20 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Albion station

31 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

49 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batavia and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 63.07 mi (101.5 km).

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#1 Batavia

Unincorporated community in Batavia Township, Branch County, Michigan

Population1,326
Coordinates41.9125500, -85.0980300
Altitude280
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: North Batavia Road (-85.097896, 41.912552)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.9 L · about $9.88
Round trip
$19.76
5.24 gal · 19.8 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.88 $19.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.65 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $5.30 $13.90 $27.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Batavia and Lansing. The current time is 22:57:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.