How far is Lansing, MI from Cass City, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Cass City, MI is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
117.76 mi
02h 28m
Flight
91.88 mi
147.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.88 mi
Kilometers
147.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.76 mi
Kilometers
189.51 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cass City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T02:44
Arrive Cass City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Lansing
58.8 mi
01h 14m
To Cass City
59 mi
01h 14m

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
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Cass City.

  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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street

    5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Saginaw Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    38 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, US 23 North: Saginaw

    2460 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 75 North, US 23 North: Saginaw

    587 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run, Frankenmuth

    914 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Birch Run Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Birch Run Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gera Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gera Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Gera Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Gera Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · Holland Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Sanilac Road

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Sanilac Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mertz Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Mertz Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Ellington Street

    2434 ft · 43 sec · Ellington Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Caro Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · East Caro Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Cass City Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cass City Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    3006 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
38.9 mi · 33%
I 75 North
19.4 mi · 16%
Sanilac Road
15.8 mi · 13%
East Caro Road
9.44 mi · 8%
East Saginaw Street
6.98 mi · 6%
Mertz Road
5.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw Highway

Keep slight right

38 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
91.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
01h 14m from Lansing
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Cass City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Cass City?

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Lansing and 59 miles from Cass City.

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

The direct path is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clio

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Cass City. Straight-line distance: 91.88 mi (147.86 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Cass City

#2 Cass City

City in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,273
Coordinates43.6008500, -83.1746700
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Cass City (-83.17467, 43.60085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 Cass City. The current time is 02:44:50.

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.