How far is Fife Lake, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Fife Lake, MI to Lansing, MI is about 161 miles (259.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fife Lake and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fife Lake and Lansing.
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Start on West State Street
1 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 131
67 m · 13 sec · US 131
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Exit the roundabout onto US 131
4.9 mi · 7 min · US 131
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Continue on North US 131 Highway
22.9 mi · 24 min · North US 131 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare
2357 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East M-115 Highway
34.9 mi · 48 min · East M-115 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue on South Bagley Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
1.4 mi · 2 min · US-127
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Continue on South Bagley Road
3 mi · 3 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
28.4 mi · 29 min · US-127
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1488 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Allegan Street
126 m · 12 sec · 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 Fife Lake 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.
US 10 East
Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Fife Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fife Lake to Lansing?
The road trip is about 161 miles (259.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Rosebush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Fife Lake and 80.6 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.65 one way or $49.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fife Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Rosebush
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 Rosebush.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fife Lake and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 133.49 mi (214.83 km).
#1 Fife Lake
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 478 |
| Coordinates | 44.5769500, -85.3506100 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $4.34 | $24.65 | $49.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $31.91 | $63.82 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $37.53 | $75.07 |
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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