How far is Hamburg, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Hamburg, MI to Lansing, MI is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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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 00h 53m.
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.
Village located in Livingston County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamburg and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg and Lansing.
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Start on Hamburg Road
1849 ft · 1 min · Hamburg Road
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Continue on Hamburg Road
1627 ft · 35 sec · Hamburg Road
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Continue on Hamburg Road
2597 ft · 49 sec · Hamburg Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winans Lake Road
4 m · 1 sec · Winans Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Winans Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Winans Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winans Lake Road
36 m · 3 sec · Winans Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Winans Lake Road
2594 ft · 60 sec · Winans Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitmore Lake Road
844 ft · 13 sec · Whitmore Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silver Lake Road
27 m · 2 sec · Silver Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
148 m · 10 sec · Silver Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward US 23 North: Flint
112 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 23 North: Flint
918 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing
1893 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
1555 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1463 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 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 Hamburg 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 West
Keep slight left
38.9 mi · 00h 42m
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 Hamburg and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Lansing?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Fowlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Hamburg and 29 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamburg and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Fowlerville
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 Fowlerville.
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamburg and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 43.07 mi (69.32 km).
#1 Hamburg
Township of Livingston County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 21,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.4486500, -83.8016100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
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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