How far is Conway, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Conway, MI to Lansing, MI is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.74 mi
03h 10m
Flight
186.1 mi
299.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.1 mi
Kilometers
299.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.74 mi
Kilometers
348.81 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Lansing
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Harrison
MI

City in the U.

From Conway
108.2 mi
01h 35m
To Lansing
108.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 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 Conway and Lansing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Heydey Street

    75 m · 14 sec · Heydey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Conway Road

    606 ft · 24 sec · West Conway Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Merritt Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Merritt Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chicago Street

    2672 ft · 45 sec · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Continue on M-68

    8.8 mi · 13 min · M-68

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Straits Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Straits Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto M-68

    1615 ft · 32 sec · M-68

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing

    137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  11. 11

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

    3233 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127
137 mi · 63%
I 75 South
60.2 mi · 28%
M-68
9.06 mi · 4%
Merritt Street
5.06 mi · 2%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.85 mi · 1%
South Straits Highway
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

US 127

Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing

137 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
186.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
01h 35m from Conway
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conway and Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Conway and 108.5 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

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

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

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Cadillac, Michigan

56 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
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Reed City, Michigan

59 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
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Manton, Michigan

63 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
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Big Rapids, Michigan

65 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 186.1 mi (299.5 km).

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#1 Conway

Census-designated place in Emmet County, Michigan

Population3,616
Coordinates45.4166800, -84.8669900
Altitude185
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: Heydey Street (-84.867643, 45.416678)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.95 L · about $28.85
Round trip
$57.70
15.3 gal · 57.9 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.85 $57.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.54 $65.07
Premium $4.65 $35.60 $71.21
Diesel $5.30 $40.58 $81.15

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 Conway and Lansing. The current time is 20:22:03.

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.