How far is Carlton, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Carlton, MI to Lansing, MI is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Eaton 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 Carlton and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlton and Lansing.
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Start on Usborne Road
21 m · 6 sec · Usborne Road
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Turn left onto East M-43 Highway
3 mi · 4 min · East M-43 Highway
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Continue on East Carlton Center Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Carlton Center Road
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue on East Carlton Center Road
2690 ft · 44 sec · East Carlton Center Road
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Turn right onto Velte Road
1 mi · 1 min · Velte Road
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Turn left onto Barnum Road
2 mi · 3 min · Barnum Road
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Continue on West Mount Hope Highway
19 mi · 26 min · West Mount Hope Highway
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Turn left onto Nixon Road
1 mi · 1 min · Nixon Road
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Saint Joseph Highway
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Turn right onto South Creyts Road
2727 ft · 1 min · South Creyts Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 496 East: Lansing
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2577 ft · 2 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 Carlton 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.
West Mount Hope Highway
Continue on West Mount Hope Highway
19 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carlton and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlton to Lansing?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Mulliken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Carlton and 20.2 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carlton and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Mulliken
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 Mulliken.
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlton and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 35.32 mi (56.84 km).
#1 Carlton
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 2,459 |
| Coordinates | 42.7267000, -85.2514000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
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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