How far is Hubbard Lake, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Hubbard Lake, MI to Lansing, MI is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.35 mi
03h 25m
Flight
148.88 mi
239.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.88 mi
Kilometers
239.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.35 mi
Kilometers
333.7 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Sun, Nov 8, 11:02 AM EST
Return by in Hubbard Lake
Sun, Nov 8, 2:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hubbard Lake
2026-11-08T07:37
Arrive Lansing
Sun, Nov 8, 11:02 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hubbard Lake
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beaver
MI

Township in Newaygo County, Michigan

From Hubbard Lake
101.7 mi
01h 42m
To Lansing
105.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hubbard Lake and Lansing.

  1. 1

    Start on Susan Avenue

    614 ft · 30 sec · Susan Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Street

    86 m · 13 sec · John Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hill Road

    50 m · 7 sec · Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hill Street

    1170 ft · 55 sec · Hill Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Mount Maria Road

    1 km · 2 min · West Mount Maria Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Hubbard Lake Road

    7 mi · 27 min · South Hubbard Lake Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 65

    6.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 65

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South State Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Baker Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Baker Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 65

    10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65

  12. 12

    Continue on M 65

    4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  14. 14

    Continue on M 65

    4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Continue on North Bullock Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Bullock Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  18. 18

    Continue on Hale Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Hale Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Hale Road

    4 mi · 5 min · North Hale Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Huron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Huron Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · Center Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West M-61

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Saginaw

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

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

    1894 ft · 46 sec

  32. 32

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

    976 ft · 24 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 West: Lansing

    1.1 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    37.2 mi · 38 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  35. 35

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

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · East Grand River Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Howard Avenue

    913 ft · 27 sec · North Howard Avenue

  38. 38

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    2147 ft · 26 sec

  40. 40

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

    3233 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw
72.4 mi · 35%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
37.2 mi · 18%
State Highway 65
27.7 mi · 13%
M 65
8.39 mi · 4%
West Huron Road
8.29 mi · 4%
South Hubbard Lake Road
6.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw

Merge slight left onto Saginaw

64.5 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver
01h 42m from Hubbard Lake
Leave By
10:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hubbard Lake 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 Hubbard Lake to Lansing?

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Hubbard Lake and 105.7 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.28 one way or $62.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hubbard Lake and Partly Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Beaver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 8.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaver.

BUS

Bay City, MI

19 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Tawas City, MI

74 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

80 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hubbard Lake and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 148.88 mi (239.6 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hubbard Lake

Hubbard Lake is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.7597300, -83.5444200
Altitude228
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: Susan Street (-83.544375, 44.759679)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.7 L · about $31.28
Round trip
$62.56
14.64 gal · 55.4 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $31.28 $62.56
Mid-grade $4.96 $36.34 $72.67
Premium $5.56 $40.68 $81.37
Diesel $6.58 $48.17 $96.33

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hubbard Lake and Lansing. The current time is 07:37:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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