How far is Belmont, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Belmont, MI to Lansing, MI is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
72.8 mi
01h 10m
Flight
58.36 mi
93.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.36 mi
Kilometers
93.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.8 mi
Kilometers
117.16 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Sat, Apr 11, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Belmont
Sat, Apr 11, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-11T02:36
Arrive Lansing
Sat, Apr 11, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
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
Saranac
MI

City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

From Belmont
34.7 mi
00h 35m
To Lansing
38 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lynhurst Street Northeast

    8 m · 6 sec · Lynhurst Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Belmont Avenue Northeast

    1 km · 58 sec · Belmont Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jupiter Avenue Northeast

    723 ft · 21 sec · Jupiter Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West River Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northland Drive Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Northland Drive Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Lansing

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I 96: Lansing

    51.8 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave

    1906 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Grand River Avenue

    5.7 mi · 9 min · West Grand River Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1481 ft · 39 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Allegan Street

    3135 ft · 1 min · West Allegan Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
51.8 mi · 71%
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
5.94 mi · 8%
West Grand River Avenue
5.75 mi · 8%
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.62 mi · 2%
West River Drive Northeast
1.49 mi · 2%
Belmont Avenue Northeast
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96

Merge slight left onto I 96: Lansing

51.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saranac
00h 35m from Belmont
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belmont and Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Saranac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Belmont and 38 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saranac

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

35 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

38 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

56 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

63 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 58.36 mi (93.92 km).

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#1 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0755800, -85.6092000
Altitude202
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: Lynhurst Street Northeast (-85.609201, 43.07561)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Lansing. The current time is 02:36:08.

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.