How far is Homer, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Homer, MI to Lansing, MI is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 02m.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Lansing.
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Start on Hillsdale Street
30 m · 3 sec · Hillsdale Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Hillsdale Street
92 m · 12 sec · North Hillsdale Street
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Turn right onto West Leigh Street
2713 ft · 37 sec · West Leigh Street
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Continue on Homer-Concord Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road
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Turn slight right onto L Drive South
1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South
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Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road
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Continue on Homer Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Turn straight onto M-60
2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
2366 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 127 North: Lansing
134 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
32.7 mi · 35 min
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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 Homer and Lansing.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
32.6 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Homer and Chance Rain Showers near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Lansing?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Tompkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Homer and 30 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Homer and Chance Rain Showers near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Tompkins
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 Tompkins.
Jackson station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 42.54 mi (68.46 km).
#1 Homer
Village in Calhoun County, Michigan
| Population | 1,643 |
| Coordinates | 42.1458800, -84.8088600 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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