How far is Lansing, MI from Addison, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Addison, MI is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.04 mi
01h 13m
Flight
52.64 mi
84.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.04 mi
Kilometers
91.8 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addison
Tue, Apr 14, 10:53 PM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Wed, Apr 15, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-14T21:39
Arrive Addison
Tue, Apr 14, 10:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
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
Leslie
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Lansing
28.5 mi
00h 37m
To Addison
28.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Michigan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Howard Avenue

    1240 ft · 36 sec · South Howard Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    134 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH

    735 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Monroe Street

    93 m · 11 sec · West Monroe Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Clinton Road

    2189 ft · 44 sec · Clinton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lansing Avenue

    3271 ft · 1 min · Lansing Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Blackstone Street

    1209 ft · 31 sec · North Blackstone Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Louis Glick Highway

    3145 ft · 1 min · Louis Glick Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Brooklyn Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    581 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 496 EAST
33.6 mi · 59%
Brooklyn Road
17.1 mi · 30%
East Michigan Avenue
2.09 mi · 4%
South Cooper Street
1.67 mi · 3%
Lansing Avenue
0.62 mi · 1%
Louis Glick Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 496 EAST

Merge slight left

33.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leslie
00h 37m from Lansing
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lansing and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Leslie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Lansing and 28.5 miles from Addison.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lansing and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

Stop Ideas Near Leslie

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

23 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

30 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

35 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

59 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Addison. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.71 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
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#2 Addison

Village in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population579
Coordinates41.9864300, -84.3471700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Addison (-84.34717, 41.98643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Addison. The current time is 21:39:39.

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.