How far is Golden, MI from Lansing, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Golden and Lansing is 291.04 miles (468.38 km).
Flight distance from Golden, MI to Lansing, MI is 291.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 53 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 48 minutes to travel from Golden to Lansing with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Golden, Michigan to Lansing, Michigan is: 441.01 miles (709.74 km) by car.
Driving from Golden to Lansing will take approximately 06 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Golden
Township in Oceana County, Michigan
| Population | 1768 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°8'34"N 88°1'14"W |
| Latitude | 46.1427200 |
| Longitude | -88.0206900 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lansing
The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County. It is located on the Grand River in central Michigan. Lansing is known for its many government buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Michigan Historical Museum and the Michigan State Capitol.
| Population | 112640 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°43'57"N 84°33'20"W |
| Latitude | 42.7325300 |
| Longitude | -84.5555300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lansing: West Allegan Street (-84.555529,42.732588)
Estimated Travel Time Between Golden and Lansing
The distance between Golden and Lansing is 710 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Golden, MI and Lansing, MI. The current time in Golden is 10:29:16, although it is 11:29:16 in Lansing.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 58.91 liters (15.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Golden and Lansing.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Golden to Lansing is $52.21 (diesel $67.01).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $52.21 | $59.99 | $67.71 | $67.01 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 12, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Golden and Lansing (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
