How far is Dimondale, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Dimondale, MI to Lansing, MI is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.17 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.65 mi
12.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.65 mi
Kilometers
12.31 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.17 mi
Kilometers
14.75 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Wed, Apr 22, 8:59 PM EDT
Return by in Dimondale
Wed, Apr 22, 9:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dimondale
2026-04-22T20:46
Arrive Lansing
Wed, Apr 22, 8:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dimondale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Dimondale
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To Lansing
4.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
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 Dimondale and Lansing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    15 m · 3 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Bridge Street

    847 ft · 23 sec · North Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Road

    1069 ft · 31 sec · East Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Creyts Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Creyts Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Lansing Road

    1618 ft · 25 sec · Old Lansing Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lansing Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Lansing Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1752 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 496 East

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street

    1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2577 ft · 2 min · South Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · 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 Dimondale and Lansing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
163 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lansing Road
3.36 mi · 37%
Creyts Road
2.56 mi · 28%
I 496 East
1.02 mi · 11%
South Walnut Street
0.49 mi · 5%
Downtown
0.35 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lansing Road

Continue on Lansing Road

3.36 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
00h 06m from Dimondale
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dimondale and Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Dimondale and 4.7 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 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dimondale and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 7.65 mi (12.31 km).

Dimondale

#1 Dimondale

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,256
Coordinates42.6455900, -84.6488700
Altitude262
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: East Washington Street (-84.648799, 42.645641)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
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.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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 Dimondale and Lansing. The current time is 20:46:06.

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.