How far is Lansing, MI from Camden, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Camden, MI is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Camden.
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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
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Howard Avenue
1240 ft · 36 sec · South Howard Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
735 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
2404 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road
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Turn right onto East Chicago Road
9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road
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Continue on West Chicago Street
2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road
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Turn left onto North Edon Road
8 mi · 11 min · North Edon Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Edon Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Edon Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bell Street
13 m · 1 sec · West Bell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Camden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 496 EAST
Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 00h 35m
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 Cloudy leaving Lansing and Rain Showers Likely near Camden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Camden?
The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Lansing and 42.3 miles from Camden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lansing and Rain Showers Likely near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Sandstone
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 Sandstone.
Jackson station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Camden. Straight-line distance: 68.51 mi (110.26 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 Camden
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 501 |
| Coordinates | 41.7522700, -84.7577300 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camden (-84.75773, 41.75227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $4.34 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $14.96 | $29.93 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
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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