How far is Kimball, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Kimball, MI to Lansing, MI is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
118.36 mi
01h 45m
Flight
102.07 mi
164.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.07 mi
Kilometers
164.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.36 mi
Kilometers
190.48 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Sun, Apr 26, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Kimball
Sun, Apr 26, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimball
2026-04-26T04:57
Arrive Lansing
Sun, Apr 26, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimball
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
Burton
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Kimball
57.7 mi
00h 52m
To Lansing
60.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ditty Road

    13 m · 7 sec · Ditty Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dove Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Dove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wadhams Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Wadhams Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 69 West: Flint

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    100.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  6. 6

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

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · East Grand River Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Howard Avenue

    913 ft · 27 sec · North Howard Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2147 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

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

    3233 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimball 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 West
101 mi · 86%
BL I 69
6.77 mi · 6%
Wadhams Road
2.29 mi · 2%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.85 mi · 2%
Dove Road
1.02 mi · 1%
I 496 West
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 West

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 42m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burton
00h 52m from Kimball
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kimball 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 Kimball to Lansing?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Burton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Kimball and 60.7 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burton

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

4 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Lapeer station

26 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

45 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimball and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 102.07 mi (164.26 km).

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#1 Kimball

Township in St.

Population9,285
Coordinates42.9480900, -82.5624200
Altitude194
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: Ditty Road (-82.56253, 42.948085)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.78 $35.56
Premium $4.65 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $5.30 $22.17 $44.34

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimball and Lansing. The current time is 04:57:31.

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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.