How far is Holly, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Holly, MI to Lansing, MI is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.17 mi
01h 07m
Flight
47.24 mi
76.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.24 mi
Kilometers
76.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.17 mi
Kilometers
117.75 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Fri, Apr 17, 12:43 PM EDT
Return by in Holly
Fri, Apr 17, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly
2026-04-17T11:36
Arrive Lansing
Fri, Apr 17, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly
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
Vernon
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Holly
32.5 mi
00h 33m
To Lansing
40.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
73°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Saginaw Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Holly Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Holly Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 West: Lansing

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    37.2 mi · 38 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: East Lansing

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · East Grand River Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Howard Avenue

    913 ft · 27 sec · North Howard Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2147 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing

    3233 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
37.2 mi · 51%
BL I 69
6.77 mi · 9%
North Holly Road
6.29 mi · 9%
I 75
4.92 mi · 7%
I 75 North
3.05 mi · 4%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

37.2 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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 33m from Holly
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holly and Partly Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Holly and 40.7 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holly and Partly Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

5 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

13 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Flint station

32 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

East Lansing station

45 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 47.24 mi (76.03 km).

Holly

#1 Holly

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

Population5,603
Coordinates42.7919700, -83.6277300
Altitude283
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: North Saginaw Street (-83.627665, 42.791971)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly and Lansing. The current time is 11:36:03.

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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.