How far is Lansing, MI from Bertrand, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Bertrand, MI is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Bertrand.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Bertrand.
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Start on Townsend Street
7 m · 6 sec · Townsend Street
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Turn left onto West Allegan Street
126 m · 16 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street
1098 ft · 24 sec · West Saint Joseph Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2913 ft · 36 sec · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road
2371 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1638 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Lansing Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
839 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
52.1 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 51: Decatur, Dowagiac
1605 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto 43rd Street
73 m · 4 sec · 43rd Street
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Continue on M-51
5.8 mi · 8 min · M-51
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Continue on State Highway 51
962 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 51
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Continue on East Delaware Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Delaware Street
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Continue on State Highway 51
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 51
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Continue on M-51
2 mi · 3 min · M-51
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Turn left onto County Road 215
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 215
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Continue on 96th Avenue
1909 ft · 30 sec · 96th Avenue
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Continue on Glenwood Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Road
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Turn right onto Hatch Street
1.2 km · 60 sec · Hatch Street
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Continue on Marcellus Highway
2372 ft · 38 sec · Marcellus Highway
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Turn left onto Twin Lakes Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Twin Lakes Road
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Turn right onto Dutch Settlement Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dutch Settlement Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
100 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Dailey Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Dailey Road
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Turn right onto Detroit Road
8.7 mi · 12 min · Detroit Road
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto Bond Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Bertrand.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
52.1 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Bertrand.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Bertrand?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Galesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Lansing and 67.1 miles from Bertrand.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Bertrand.
Stop Ideas Near Galesburg
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 Galesburg.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Bertrand. Straight-line distance: 109.54 mi (176.29 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 Bertrand
Township in Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 2,599 |
| Coordinates | 41.7744900, -86.2622300 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bertrand (-86.26223, 41.77449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
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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