How far is Ferrysburg, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Ferrysburg, MI to Lansing, MI is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
99.75 mi
01h 35m
Flight
87.69 mi
141.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.69 mi
Kilometers
141.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.75 mi
Kilometers
160.54 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Sun, Apr 12, 6:49 PM EDT
Return by in Ferrysburg
Sun, Apr 12, 8:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferrysburg
2026-04-12T17:13
Arrive Lansing
Sun, Apr 12, 6:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferrysburg
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
Lowell
MI

City in Kent County, Michigan, United States

From Ferrysburg
48.3 mi
00h 47m
To Lansing
51.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 28 mph S
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 174th Avenue

    890 ft · 25 sec · 174th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1968 ft · 60 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    933 ft · 21 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Savage Street

    1601 ft · 27 sec · Savage Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Savidge Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Savidge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids

    1829 ft · 33 sec · Exit 9

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  10. 10

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

    1906 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Grand River Avenue

    5.7 mi · 9 min · West Grand River Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

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

  13. 13

    Continue on North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

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

  14. 14

    Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Allegan Street

    3135 ft · 1 min · West Allegan Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferrysburg 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Exit 9
40.2 mi · 40%
I 96 East
40.2 mi · 40%
West Grand River Avenue
5.75 mi · 6%
Cleveland Street
4.59 mi · 5%
West Savidge Street
2.02 mi · 2%
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Exit 9

Merge slight left

80.1 mi · 01h 26m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 47m from Ferrysburg
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ferrysburg 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 Ferrysburg to Lansing?

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Ferrysburg and 51.5 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ferrysburg and Chance Rain Showers near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lowell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Grand Rapids City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Grand Rapids City Hall

Grand Rapids , MI
300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 4.0/5 17 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowell.

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

27 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

28 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

52 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

64 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferrysburg and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 87.69 mi (141.12 km).

Ferrysburg

#1 Ferrysburg

City in Michigan

Population3,022
Coordinates43.0844600, -86.2203300
Altitude181
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: 174th Avenue (-86.220773, 43.084456)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferrysburg and Lansing. The current time is 17:13:58.

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.