How far is Jackson, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Jackson, MI to Lansing, MI is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Mason County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Lansing.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
83 m · 8 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
722 ft · 16 sec · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto Louis Glick Highway
3145 ft · 1 min · Louis Glick Highway
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Turn right onto North Blackstone Street
1209 ft · 24 sec · North Blackstone Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Avenue
3271 ft · 1 min · Lansing Avenue
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Turn straight onto Clinton Road
2189 ft · 45 sec · Clinton Road
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Turn left onto West Monroe Street
93 m · 14 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn right onto North West Avenue
33.2 mi · 36 min · North West Avenue
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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 Jackson 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.
North West Avenue
Turn right onto North West Avenue
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Lansing?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Jackson and 20.2 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Eden
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 Eden.
East Lansing station
Jackson station
Albion station
Durand Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 34.53 mi (55.57 km).
#1 Jackson
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 32,374 |
| Coordinates | 42.2458700, -84.4013500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
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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