How far is Holt, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Holt, MI to Lansing, MI is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.77 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.67 mi
10.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.67 mi
Kilometers
10.74 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.77 mi
Kilometers
18.95 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Holt
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holt
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Lansing
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holt
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Edgemont Park
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Holt
3.8 mi
00h 06m
To Lansing
8 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Larch Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · South Larch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    1599 ft · 49 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

    112 m · 12 sec · South Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Allegan Street

    1295 ft · 45 sec · East Allegan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holt and Lansing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cedar Street
6.5 mi · 55%
South Larch Street
0.46 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
0.3 mi · 3%
East Allegan Street
0.25 mi · 2%
South Grand Avenue
0.07 mi · 1%
Townsend Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Cedar Street

Turn right onto Cedar Street

6.5 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgemont Park
00h 06m from Holt
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holt and Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edgemont Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Holt and 8 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holt and Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Edgemont Park

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

44 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

53 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

57 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holt and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 6.67 mi (10.74 km).

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#1 Holt

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population23,973
Coordinates42.6405900, -84.5152500
Altitude269
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: Cedar Street (-84.515474, 42.640458)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.09
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.55 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $4.65 $1.91 $3.82
Diesel $5.30 $2.17 $4.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Holt and Lansing. The current time is 22:49:07.

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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.