How far is Lake Odessa, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Lake Odessa, MI to Lansing, MI is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Odessa and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Odessa and Lansing.
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Start on Tupper Lake Street
12 m · 3 sec · Tupper Lake Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
2644 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Jordan Lake Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Jordan Lake Street
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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 Lake Odessa 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.
Saint Joseph Highway
Continue on Saint Joseph Highway
9.92 mi · 00h 14m
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 Lake Odessa and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Odessa to Lansing?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 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?
Mulliken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Lake Odessa and 17.3 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Odessa and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Mulliken
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 Mulliken.
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Odessa and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 29.78 mi (47.93 km).
#1 Lake Odessa
City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 42.7847600, -85.1383400 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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