How far is Kingsley, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Kingsley, MI to Lansing, MI is about 383.1 miles (616.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258 miles (415.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsley and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsley and Lansing.
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Start on County Road 426
2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 426
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 426 E Road
1662 ft · 26 sec · County Road 426 E Road
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Continue on County 426 24th Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · County 426 24th Road
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Continue on County 426 L Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · County 426 L Road
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Continue on County 426 21st Road
1.5 km · 1 min · County 426 21st Road
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Continue on County 420 21st Road
3 mi · 4 min · County 420 21st Road
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Continue on South Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · South Hill Road
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Continue on Blackwell Avenue
1279 ft · 35 sec · Blackwell Avenue
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Continue on South Hill Road
139 m · 22 sec · South Hill Road
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Turn left
133.2 mi · 2 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 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 Kingsley and Lansing.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 127
Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
137 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kingsley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsley to Lansing?
The road trip is about 383.1 miles (616.6 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Wolverine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.4 miles from Kingsley and 191.8 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258 miles (415.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.98 one way or $101.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kingsley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Wolverine
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 Wolverine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsley and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 258.01 mi (415.23 km).
#1 Kingsley
Village in Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,618 |
| Coordinates | 45.9257900, -87.2631900 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 617 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
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 | $50.98 | $101.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.50 | $115.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.92 | $125.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $71.71 | $143.42 |
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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