How far is Lansing, MI from Brownlee Park, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Brownlee Park, MI is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
49.83 mi
01h 01m
Flight
41.35 mi
66.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.35 mi
Kilometers
66.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.83 mi
Kilometers
80.19 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownlee Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Brownlee Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookfield
MI

Township in Eaton County, Michigan

From Lansing
24.9 mi
00h 30m
To Brownlee Park
24.9 mi
00h 30m

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
76°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 Brownlee Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Brownlee Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Townsend Street

    7 m · 6 sec · Townsend Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 16 sec · West Allegan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street

    1098 ft · 24 sec · West Saint Joseph Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West

    2258 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2913 ft · 36 sec · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road

    2371 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1638 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lansing Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Lansing Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    839 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    1960 ft · 29 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Raymond Road

    3261 ft · 2 min · North Raymond Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cohasset Avenue

    153 m · 22 sec · Cohasset Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cohasset Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
31.9 mi · 64%
Lansing Road
6.97 mi · 14%
I 94 West
4.36 mi · 9%
East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi · 6%
North Raymond Road
0.62 mi · 1%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Merge slight left

31.6 mi · 00h 34m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 30m from Lansing
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Brownlee Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Brownlee Park?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Lansing and 24.9 miles from Brownlee Park.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

23 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

35 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

39 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

40 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Brownlee Park. Straight-line distance: 41.35 mi (66.55 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Brownlee Park

#2 Brownlee Park

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population2,108
Coordinates42.3189300, -85.1424900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Brownlee Park (-85.14249, 42.31893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.66 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.27
3.52 gal · 13.32 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.64 $13.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $4.65 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $5.30 $9.34 $18.67

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 Brownlee Park. The current time is 08:02:55.

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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.