How far is Lansing, MI from Bingham, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Bingham, MI is about 190.8 miles (307 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.75 mi
03h 54m
Flight
158.24 mi
254.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.24 mi
Kilometers
254.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.75 mi
Kilometers
306.99 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bingham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Bingham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 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

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
Farwell
MI

Human settlement in Clare County, Michigan, United States of America

From Lansing
95.4 mi
01h 57m
To Bingham
95.4 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac

    2678 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cadillac Drive

    34.5 mi · 47 min · Cadillac Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward US 31 North, M 55 East

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US 131

    1.6 km · 1 min · US 131

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East M 113

    8.7 mi · 12 min · East M 113

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clark Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Voice Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Voice Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Garfield Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · South Garfield Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Garfield Road

    24 m · 5 sec · North Garfield Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Garfield Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North Garfield Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Garfield Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Garfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Eighth Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Eighth Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Union Street

    2323 ft · 57 sec · South Union Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Grandview Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Grandview Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on South West Bay Shore Drive

    7.7 mi · 12 min · South West Bay Shore Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Bingham Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Bingham Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bingham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127 North
84.7 mi · 44%
Cadillac Drive
34.5 mi · 18%
US 31 North
23.3 mi · 12%
East M 113
8.67 mi · 5%
South West Bay Shore Drive
7.7 mi · 4%
US 10 WEST
7.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Merge slight left

84.5 mi · 01h 27m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farwell
01h 57m from Lansing
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Bingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Lansing and 95.4 miles from Bingham.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Bingham.

Stop Ideas Near Farwell

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

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

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

52 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

52 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

65 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

69 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Bingham. Straight-line distance: 158.24 mi (254.67 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

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

#2 Bingham

Township in Leelanau County, Michigan

Population2,960
Coordinates44.8758300, -85.6742500
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Bingham (-85.67425, 44.87583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.48 L · about $25.38
Round trip
$50.76
13.46 gal · 50.96 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.38 $50.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.62 $57.25
Premium $4.65 $31.32 $62.64
Diesel $5.30 $35.70 $71.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Bingham. The current time is 02:14:25.

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.