How far is Lansing, MI from Chase, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Chase, MI is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.39 mi
02h 29m
Flight
96.62 mi
155.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.62 mi
Kilometers
155.49 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.39 mi
Kilometers
222.71 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chase
Wed, Apr 15, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Wed, Apr 15, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-14T23:24
Arrive Chase
Wed, Apr 15, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Comstock Park
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Lansing
69.2 mi
01h 14m
To Chase
69.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids

    1399 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10

    2630 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 3rd Choice Street

    149 m · 22 sec · 3rd Choice Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Choice Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
63.2 mi · 46%
I 96 West
59.3 mi · 43%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
4.48 mi · 3%
I 69 North
4.06 mi · 3%
US 10
0.5 mi
South Walnut Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

62.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comstock Park
01h 14m from Lansing
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lansing and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chase.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Comstock Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Lansing and 69.2 miles from Chase.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lansing and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chase.

Stop Ideas Near Comstock Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Comstock Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 3.9 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Hudsonville City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Hudsonville City Hall

Hudsonville , MI
3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Comstock Park.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

9 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

13 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

43 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

45 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Chase. Straight-line distance: 96.62 mi (155.49 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 Chase

Township in Lake County, Michigan

Population1,179
Coordinates43.8891800, -85.6356100
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Chase (-85.63561, 43.88918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.48 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.96 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Chase. The current time is 23:24:58.

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.