How far is Cutlerville, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Cutlerville, MI to Lansing, MI is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.57 mi
01h 01m
Flight
56.68 mi
91.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.68 mi
Kilometers
91.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.57 mi
Kilometers
108.75 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM EDT
Return by in Cutlerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutlerville
2026-04-23T10:25
Arrive Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutlerville
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
Lake Odessa
MI

City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

From Cutlerville
31.5 mi
00h 30m
To Lansing
36.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Division Avenue South

    17 m · 7 sec · Division Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 68th Street Southeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 68th Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

    1892 ft · 38 sec · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward M-6 East: Lansing

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Paul B. Henry Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43.2 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave

    1906 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Grand River Avenue

    5.7 mi · 9 min · West Grand River Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1481 ft · 39 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Allegan Street

    3135 ft · 1 min · West Allegan Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cutlerville 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-96 East
43.9 mi · 65%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.77 mi · 11%
West Grand River Avenue
5.75 mi · 9%
68th Street Southeast
1.98 mi · 3%
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.62 mi · 2%
West Allegan Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-96 East

Merge slight left

43.2 mi · 00h 46m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Odessa
00h 30m from Cutlerville
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cutlerville 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 Cutlerville to Lansing?

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Lake Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Cutlerville and 36.1 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cutlerville and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Odessa

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

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

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

48 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

51 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutlerville and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 56.68 mi (91.22 km).

Cutlerville

#1 Cutlerville

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population14,370
Coordinates42.8408600, -85.6636400
Altitude206
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: South Division Avenue (-85.663688, 42.84086)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 Cutlerville and Lansing. The current time is 10:25:05.

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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.