How far is Irving, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Irving, MI to Lansing, MI is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
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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 06m.
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 Eaton County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Lansing.
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Start on McCann Road
132 m · 14 sec · McCann Road
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Turn right onto West Irving Road
766 ft · 34 sec · West Irving Road
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Turn slight left onto McCann Road
1.1 km · 3 min · McCann Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · West State Road
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Turn sharp left onto Woodschool Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Woodschool Road
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Turn right onto West Sisson Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Sisson Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East Brown Road
11 mi · 15 min · East Brown Road
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Continue on Grand Ledge Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Ledge Highway
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Turn right onto Clinton Trail
3 mi · 4 min · Clinton Trail
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Turn left onto St Joseph Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · St Joseph Highway
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Continue on Saint Joseph Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Highway
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Continue on St Joseph Highway
2 mi · 3 min · St Joseph Highway
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Continue on Saint Joseph Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · Saint Joseph Highway
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Turn right onto South Creyts Road
2727 ft · 1 min · South Creyts Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 496 East: Lansing
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2577 ft · 2 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 Irving 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.
East Brown Road
Turn right onto East Brown Road
11 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Irving and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Lansing?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Sunfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Irving and 28.6 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irving and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Sunfield
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 Sunfield.
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 43.89 mi (70.64 km).
#1 Irving
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 3,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.6883700, -85.4180700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
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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