How far is Beaverton, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Beaverton, MI to Lansing, MI is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
96.95 mi
01h 37m
Flight
79.52 mi
127.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.52 mi
Kilometers
127.97 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.95 mi
Kilometers
156.03 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Fri, May 15, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in Beaverton
Fri, May 15, 4:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaverton
2026-05-15T13:29
Arrive Lansing
Fri, May 15, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaverton
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
Ithaca
MI

City in Michigan

From Beaverton
47.6 mi
00h 48m
To Lansing
49.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brown Street

    49 m · 12 sec · East Brown Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ross Street

    2599 ft · 56 sec · Ross Street

  3. 3

    Continue on M-18

    9.9 mi · 15 min · M-18

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Coleman

    1499 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Coleman Road

    1966 ft · 39 sec · North Coleman Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North 6th Street

    2587 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Railway Street

    1266 ft · 38 sec · West Railway Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1524 ft · 30 sec · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Coleman Road

    19.7 mi · 27 min · Coleman Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West County Line Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · West County Line Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North State Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North State Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing

    47.7 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

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

    3233 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127 SOUTH
47.7 mi · 49%
Coleman Road
19.7 mi · 20%
M-18
15.5 mi · 16%
North State Road
4.04 mi · 4%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.85 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 127 SOUTH

Take the ramp slight right toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing

47.7 mi · 00h 51m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ithaca
00h 48m from Beaverton
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Beaverton and Partly Cloudy near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Ithaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Beaverton and 49.4 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Beaverton and Partly Cloudy near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Ithaca

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

57 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

64 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Durand Union Station

66 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaverton and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 79.52 mi (127.97 km).

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#1 Beaverton

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

Population1,830
Coordinates43.8822500, -84.4847300
Altitude220
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: East Brown Street (-84.48473, 43.882252)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.95 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.9 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaverton and Lansing. The current time is 13:29:46.

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.