How far is Lansing, MI from Cohoctah, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Cohoctah, MI is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
37.16 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.86 mi
49.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.86 mi
Kilometers
49.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.16 mi
Kilometers
59.8 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cohoctah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T04:46
Arrive Cohoctah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Perry
MI

City in Shiawassee County in the U.

From Lansing
18.5 mi
00h 27m
To Cohoctah
18.6 mi
00h 27m

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
75°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 Cohoctah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto Lansing Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Lansing Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Beard Road

    19.6 mi · 27 min · West Beard Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Byron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Byron Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Oak Grove Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Cohoctah Road

    2006 ft · 1 min · West Cohoctah Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cohoctah Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Beard Road
19.6 mi · 53%
East Saginaw Street
6.98 mi · 19%
Lansing Road
4.99 mi · 13%
Byron Road
2.01 mi · 5%
Oak Grove Road
1.41 mi · 4%
Saginaw Highway
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Beard Road

Turn right onto West Beard Road

19.6 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 27m from Lansing
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Cohoctah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Lansing and 18.6 miles from Cohoctah.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

19 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

21 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

25 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

50 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Cohoctah. Straight-line distance: 30.86 mi (49.66 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 Cohoctah

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

Population3,351
Coordinates42.7597500, -83.9485700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Cohoctah (-83.94857, 42.75975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.65 $6.10 $12.19
Diesel $5.30 $6.95 $13.90

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 Cohoctah. The current time is 04:46:24.

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.