How far is Lansing, MI from Bennington, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Bennington, MI is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shiawassee County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Bennington.
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Start on Townsend Street
7 m · 3 sec · Townsend Street
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Turn right onto West Allegan Street
861 ft · 32 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn left onto Washington Square South
103 m · 12 sec · Washington Square South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Michigan Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
2002 ft · 1 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Larch Street
2639 ft · 1 min · North Larch Street
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Turn right onto East Saginaw Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street
5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Saginaw Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 52: Owosso, Perry
2523 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Bennington Road
1.6 km · 4 min · West Bennington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bennington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Bennington.
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.
Saginaw Highway
Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 00h 11m
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 Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Bennington?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Lansing and 13.8 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 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 $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
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 Perry.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 21.18 mi (34.09 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bennington
Township in Shiawassee County, Michigan
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 42.9353100, -84.2419100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennington (-84.24191, 42.93531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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