How far is DeWitt, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from DeWitt, MI to Lansing, MI is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Michigan, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeWitt and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeWitt and Lansing.
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Start on North Bridge Street
1349 ft · 53 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Dill Drive
118 m · 15 sec · East Dill Drive
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Turn right onto Turner Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Turner Street
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Turn left onto East Herbison Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Herbison Road
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Turn right onto Old US-27
4 mi · 6 min · Old US-27
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Continue on North East Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North East Street
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Continue on North Larch Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Larch Street
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Turn straight onto North Cedar Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Street
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
1084 ft · 38 sec · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
112 m · 12 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto East Allegan Street
1295 ft · 45 sec · East Allegan Street
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Turn left 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 DeWitt and Lansing.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old US-27
Turn right onto Old US-27
4 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving DeWitt and Chance Rain Showers near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeWitt to Lansing?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clinton Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from DeWitt and 4 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around DeWitt and Chance Rain Showers near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton Village
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 Clinton Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeWitt and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 7.61 mi (12.25 km).
#1 DeWitt
City in Michigan
| Population | 4,833 |
| Coordinates | 42.8422600, -84.5691500 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
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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