How far is Lansing, MI from Brooklyn, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Brooklyn, MI is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.66 mi
01h 09m
Flight
46.05 mi
74.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.05 mi
Kilometers
74.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.66 mi
Kilometers
87.97 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T00:03
Arrive Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
27.3 mi
00h 34m
To Brooklyn
27.3 mi
00h 34m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94, US 127: Detroit

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Hudson

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South Street

    1094 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East South Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brooklyn Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Brooklyn Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Brooklyn Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Brooklyn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    2615 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Chicago Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Chicago Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chicago Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 496 EAST
33.1 mi · 61%
Brooklyn Road
8.48 mi · 16%
US 127 South
3.83 mi · 7%
I 94
3.32 mi · 6%
East South Street
2.55 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
2.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 496 EAST

Merge slight left

33 mi · 00h 35m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leslie
00h 34m from Lansing
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 27.3 miles from Lansing and 27.3 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 46.05 mi (74.11 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 Brooklyn

Village in Michigan, United States

Population1,165
Coordinates42.1058700, -84.2482800
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Brooklyn (-84.24828, 42.10587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

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 Brooklyn. The current time is 00:03:45.

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.