How far is Lansing, MI from Durand, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Durand, MI is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shiawassee County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Durand.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Durand.
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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
2002 ft · 1 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Larch Street
2639 ft · 1 min · North Larch Street
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Turn right onto East Saginaw Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street
5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Saginaw Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
23.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 71: Corunna, Durand
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Lansing Road
3154 ft · 1 min · Lansing Road
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Turn right onto Durand Road
1821 ft · 44 sec · Durand Road
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Continue on North Oak Street
1406 ft · 41 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn slight left onto Montcalm Street
118 m · 18 sec · Montcalm Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
87 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Sycamore Street
67 m · 10 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn right
22 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Washtenaw Street
121 m · 18 sec · Washtenaw Street
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Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
832 ft · 29 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto West Clinton Street
4 m · 1 sec · West Clinton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Clinton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Durand.
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.
Saginaw Highway
Keep slight right
23.4 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Durand.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Durand?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Lansing and 17.1 miles from Durand.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Durand.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
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 Perry.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Durand. Straight-line distance: 31.47 mi (50.65 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 Durand
Human settlement in Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,269 |
| Coordinates | 42.9119800, -83.9846800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durand (-83.98468, 42.91198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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