How far is Lansing, MI from Acme, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Acme, MI is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.69 mi
03h 35m
Flight
148.61 mi
239.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.61 mi
Kilometers
239.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.69 mi
Kilometers
303.67 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acme
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Sat, Apr 18, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Acme
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hatton
MI

Township in Clare County, Michigan

From Lansing
94.3 mi
01h 47m
To Acme
94.4 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Townsend Street

    7 m · 3 sec · Townsend Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    861 ft · 32 sec · West Allegan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Square South

    103 m · 12 sec · Washington Square South

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Michigan Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue

    2002 ft · 1 min · East Michigan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Larch Street

    2639 ft · 1 min · North Larch Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Homer Street

    157 m · 16 sec · North Homer Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 127 North

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on M-72 West

    7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West

  17. 17

    Continue on East M 72

    7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72

    36 m · 2 sec · East M 72

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East M 72

    2312 ft · 46 sec · East M 72

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East M 72

    27 m · 4 sec · East M 72

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East M 72

    1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72

  22. 22

    Turn left onto US 31 North

    569 ft · 16 sec · US 31 North

  23. 23

    Turn left

    27 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Acme.

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
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127 North
140 mi · 74%
East M 72
8.41 mi · 4%
M-72 West
7.71 mi · 4%
South Cedar Street
2.01 mi · 1%
East Saginaw Street
1.78 mi · 1%
I 75 Business Loop
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
148.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatton
01h 47m from Lansing
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lansing and Rain Showers near Acme.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Acme?

The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Hatton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Lansing and 94.4 miles from Acme.

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

The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lansing and Rain Showers near Acme.

Stop Ideas Near Hatton

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

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

BUS

Reed City, Michigan

56 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

59 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

61 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

70 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Acme. Straight-line distance: 148.61 mi (239.16 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Acme

#2 Acme

Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Population4,722
Coordinates44.7719500, -85.5014600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Acme (-85.50146, 44.77195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.2 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.23
13.32 gal · 50.4 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.11 $50.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.32 $56.65
Premium $4.65 $31.00 $61.99
Diesel $5.30 $35.32 $70.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Acme. The current time is 07:38:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.