How far is Edwardsburg, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Edwardsburg, MI to Lansing, MI is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.18 mi
02h 09m
Flight
101.36 mi
163.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.36 mi
Kilometers
163.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.18 mi
Kilometers
203.06 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Thu, Apr 16, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in Edwardsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwardsburg
2026-04-15T22:08
Arrive Lansing
Thu, Apr 16, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwardsburg
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
Galesburg
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Edwardsburg
63.9 mi
01h 04m
To Lansing
62.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Brownsville Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Brownsville Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Road

    2656 ft · 1 min · Walnut Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Harvey Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Harvey Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Harvey Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harvey Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto M-40

    1.6 mi · 2 min · M-40

  9. 9

    Turn right onto M-60

    7.8 mi · 11 min · M-60

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US-131

    12.6 mi · 15 min · US-131

  11. 11

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

    871 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 38 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street

    1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2577 ft · 2 min · South Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsburg 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
36.4 mi · 29%
I 94 East
34.3 mi · 27%
US-131
12.6 mi · 10%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 7%
M-60
7.75 mi · 6%
Brownsville Road
7.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

35.5 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galesburg
01h 04m from Edwardsburg
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edwardsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Galesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Edwardsburg and 62.3 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Edwardsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Galesburg

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

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

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

14 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Albion station

55 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Bangor

57 mi away
541 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsburg and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 101.36 mi (163.12 km).

Edwardsburg

#1 Edwardsburg

City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,241
Coordinates41.7956000, -86.0808400
Altitude254
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: (-86.080871, 41.795575)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.85 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.9 gal · 33.7 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.93 $37.85
Premium $4.65 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.30 $23.60 $47.21

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Edwardsburg and Lansing. The current time is 22:08:24.

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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.