How far is East Grand Rapids, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from East Grand Rapids, MI to Lansing, MI is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Grand Rapids and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Grand Rapids and Lansing.
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Start on Breton Road Southeast
13 m · 10 sec · Breton Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Hall Street Southeast
3048 ft · 2 min · Hall Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Lake Drive Southeast
1.6 mi · 4 min · Lake Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto East Paris Avenue Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · East Paris Avenue Southeast
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Turn sharp right onto Cascade Road Southeast
130 m · 8 sec · Cascade Road Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Lansing
2048 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
1906 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto West Grand River Avenue
5.7 mi · 9 min · West Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1481 ft · 39 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Allegan Street
3135 ft · 1 min · West Allegan Street
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Turn right 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 East Grand Rapids and Lansing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving East Grand Rapids and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Grand Rapids to Lansing?
The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 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 30.6 miles from East Grand Rapids and 33.8 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Grand Rapids and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Odessa
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 Lake Odessa.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Grand Rapids and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 55.34 mi (89.06 km).
#1 East Grand Rapids
City in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 11,991 |
| Coordinates | 42.9411400, -85.6100300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
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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