How far is Hudson, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Hudson, MI to Lansing, MI is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
69.85 mi
01h 12m
Flight
61.5 mi
98.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.5 mi
Kilometers
98.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.85 mi
Kilometers
112.42 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Hudson
34.9 mi
00h 36m
To Lansing
34.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    14 m · 4 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2202 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Meridian Road

    12.9 mi · 19 min · South Meridian Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 127, I 94: Lansing, Chicago

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing

    32.6 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-127 NORTH
32.9 mi · 47%
South Meridian Road
29.7 mi · 42%
US 127
3.65 mi · 5%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.41 mi · 3%
South Walnut Street
0.43 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-127 NORTH

Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing

32.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 36m from Hudson
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Hudson and 34.9 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 61.5 mi (98.97 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in Michigan

Population2,195
Coordinates41.8550500, -84.3538400
Altitude279
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 Market Street (-84.353813, 41.855051)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 Hudson and Lansing. The current time is 00:44:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.