How far is Lansing, MI from Brampton, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Brampton, MI is about 364.8 miles (587.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Otsego County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Brampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Brampton.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street
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Turn left onto North Homer Street
157 m · 16 sec · North Homer Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 127 North
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
136.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Merge slight right
94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
122.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min · US-2 West
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Turn right onto S.75 Road
38 m · 4 sec · S.75 Road
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Turn left onto Brampton 27.5 Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · Brampton 27.5 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Michigan 35
923 ft · 16 sec · Michigan 35
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Turn right onto N.5 Road
39 m · 4 sec · N.5 Road
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Continue on N.5 Road
13 m · 1 sec · N.5 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · N.5 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Brampton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lansing and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Brampton?
The road trip is about 364.8 miles (587.1 km) and usually takes 06h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vanderbilt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.3 miles from Lansing and 182.5 miles from Brampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.53 one way or $97.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lansing and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brampton.
Stop Ideas Near Vanderbilt
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 Vanderbilt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Brampton. Straight-line distance: 253.56 mi (408.06 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 Brampton
Human settlement in Delta County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,042 |
| Coordinates | 45.9313500, -87.0712500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brampton (-87.07125, 45.93135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $48.53 | $97.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.74 | $109.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.90 | $119.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.26 | $136.52 |
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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