How far is Lake Isabella, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Lake Isabella, MI to Lansing, MI is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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 Gratiot County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Isabella and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Isabella and Lansing.
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Start on North Clubhouse Drive
2407 ft · 2 min · North Clubhouse Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Coldwater Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Coldwater Road
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Turn left onto West Remus Road
9 mi · 12 min · West Remus Road
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto East Broomfield Road
2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road
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Continue on West Broomfield Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street
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Turn right onto South Mission Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street
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Continue on Business US-127
1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127
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Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127
25.3 mi · 25 min · Business US-127
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Continue on South Bagley Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
1.4 mi · 2 min · US-127
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Continue on South Bagley Road
3 mi · 3 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
28.4 mi · 29 min · US-127
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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 Lake Isabella and Lansing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US-127
Continue on US-127
28.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Lake Isabella 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 Lake Isabella to Lansing?
The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
North Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Lake Isabella and 42.4 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Lake Isabella and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near North Star
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 North Star.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Isabella and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 66.77 mi (107.45 km).
#1 Lake Isabella
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 43.6436400, -84.9972500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
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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