How far is Lansing, MI from Coloma, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Coloma, MI is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
111.7 mi
02h 07m
Flight
97 mi
156.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97 mi
Kilometers
156.1 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.7 mi
Kilometers
179.76 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coloma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Coloma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Climax
MI

Village in Michigan

From Lansing
55.7 mi
01h 03m
To Coloma
55.9 mi
01h 03m

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 Coloma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Millburg, Coloma

    1152 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Friday Road

    760 ft · 23 sec · Friday Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Church Street

    2773 ft · 2 min · South Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    558 ft · 15 sec · West Center Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
69.6 mi · 62%
I 69 South
31.9 mi · 29%
Lansing Road
6.97 mi · 6%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
0.55 mi
South Church Street
0.53 mi
South Walnut Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

69.6 mi · 01h 15m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
97 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Climax
01h 03m from Lansing
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Coloma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Climax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Lansing and 55.9 miles from Coloma.

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

The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Climax

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

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

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

21 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Bangor

64 mi away
541 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Coloma. Straight-line distance: 97 mi (156.1 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Coloma

#2 Coloma

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,402
Coordinates42.1861500, -86.3083600
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Coloma (-86.30836, 42.18615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

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 Coloma. The current time is 01:45:09.

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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.