How far is Canadian Lakes, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Canadian Lakes, MI to Lansing, MI is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canadian Lakes and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canadian Lakes and Lansing.
-
1
Start on 2nd Street
66 m · 17 sec · 2nd Street
-
2
Turn left onto West Royal Road
2500 ft · 2 min · West Royal Road
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pierce Road
1 km · 54 sec · Pierce Road
-
4
Continue on 100th Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · 100th Avenue
-
5
Turn right onto Buchanan Road
1 mi · 1 min · Buchanan Road
-
6
Turn left onto 90th Avenue
2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue
-
7
Turn right onto 9 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road
-
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto 9 Mile Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road
-
9
Continue on West Wheatland Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue
-
10
Continue on 9 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
-
11
Continue on West Remus Road
14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road
-
12
Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road
-
13
Turn left onto East Broomfield Road
2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road
-
14
Continue on West Broomfield Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street
-
15
Turn right onto South Mission Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street
-
16
Continue on Business US-127
1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127
-
17
Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127
25.3 mi · 25 min · Business US-127
-
18
Continue on South Bagley Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Bagley Road
-
19
Continue on US-127
1.4 mi · 2 min · US-127
-
20
Continue on South Bagley Road
3 mi · 3 min · South Bagley Road
-
21
Continue on US-127
28.4 mi · 29 min · US-127
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
3233 ft · 1 min
-
23
Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
-
24
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1488 ft · 38 sec
-
25
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
-
26
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street
-
27
Turn right onto Townsend Street
7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canadian Lakes and Lansing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US-127
Continue on US-127
28.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Canadian Lakes and Chance Snow Showers near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canadian Lakes to Lansing?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Saint Louis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Canadian Lakes and 49.3 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Canadian Lakes and Chance Snow Showers near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis
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 Saint Louis.
Saginaw, MI
Owosso, MI
Bay City, MI
Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canadian Lakes and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 69.54 mi (111.92 km).
#1 Canadian Lakes
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 2,756 |
| Coordinates | 43.5791900, -85.3017000 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.