How far is Coloma, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Coloma, MI to Lansing, MI is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.78 mi
01h 49m
Flight
97 mi
156.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97 mi
Kilometers
156.1 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.78 mi
Kilometers
183.11 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Coloma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coloma
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coloma
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
Climax
MI

Village in Michigan

From Coloma
56.9 mi
00h 54m
To Lansing
57 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    558 ft · 19 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    2773 ft · 2 min · South Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Friday Road

    1642 ft · 47 sec · Friday Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1923 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

    871 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street

    1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2577 ft · 2 min · South Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coloma and Lansing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Friday Road
69.5 mi · 61%
I 69 North
36.4 mi · 32%
I 496
5.6 mi · 5%
I 69
0.56 mi
South Church Street
0.53 mi
South Walnut Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Friday Road

Merge slight left

68.9 mi · 01h 14m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
97 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Climax
00h 54m from Coloma
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coloma and Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Climax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Coloma and 57 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Climax

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

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

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

15 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

21 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Bangor

64 mi away
541 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coloma and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 97 mi (156.1 km).

Coloma

#1 Coloma

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,402
Coordinates42.1861500, -86.3083600
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: West Center Street (-86.308327, 42.186146)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Coloma and Lansing. The current time is 22:10:47.

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.