How far is Butman, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Butman, MI to Lansing, MI is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Isabella County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butman and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butman and Lansing.
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Start on Cemetery Road
28 m · 10 sec · Cemetery Road
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Turn left onto Butman Road
2641 ft · 2 min · Butman Road
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Turn right onto Sugar River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar River Road
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Turn left onto Round Lake Road
4 mi · 7 min · Round Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West M 18
1294 ft · 22 sec · West M 18
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Continue on State Highway 18
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on North Silverleaf Street
2553 ft · 47 sec · North Silverleaf Street
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Turn right onto West Cedar Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Cedar Avenue
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Continue on M-61
5.1 mi · 8 min · M-61
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Continue on East Gladwin Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · East Gladwin Road
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Continue on North Clare Avenue
2933 ft · 54 sec · North Clare Avenue
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Take the ramp left
94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1488 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Allegan Street
126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn right 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 Butman and Lansing.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Clare Avenue
Take the ramp left
94.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Butman and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butman to Lansing?
The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Shepherd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Butman and 62.1 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Butman and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Shepherd
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shepherd.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butman and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 97.29 mi (156.57 km).
#1 Butman
Township in Gladwin County, Michigan
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 44.1391900, -84.4675100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.55 | $33.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.43 | $40.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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