How far is Bennington, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Bennington, MI to Lansing, MI is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.08 mi
00h 33m
Flight
21.18 mi
34.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.18 mi
Kilometers
34.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.08 mi
Kilometers
53.24 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Mon, May 4, 9:01 PM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Mon, May 4, 9:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-05-04T20:27
Arrive Lansing
Mon, May 4, 9:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Haslett
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Bennington
14.3 mi
00h 16m
To Lansing
18.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bennington Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · West Bennington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2674 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: East Lansing

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · East Grand River Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Howard Avenue

    913 ft · 27 sec · North Howard Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2147 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

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

    3233 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · 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 Bennington and Lansing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Bennington Road
11.2 mi · 34%
BL I 69
6.77 mi · 20%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.85 mi · 6%
I 496 West
0.61 mi · 2%
US 127 South
0.61 mi · 2%
South Walnut Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Bennington Road

Merge slight left

9.74 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haslett
00h 16m from Bennington
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Bennington and 18.8 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennington and Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Haslett

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

8 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

34 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

39 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 21.18 mi (34.09 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Township in Shiawassee County, Michigan

Population3,048
Coordinates42.9353100, -84.2419100
Altitude243
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: West Bennington Road (-84.241913, 42.935398)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.98 $9.95
Premium $4.65 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $5.30 $6.21 $12.41

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Lansing. The current time is 20:27:53.

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.