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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.26 mi
00h 44m
Flight
31.47 mi
50.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.47 mi
Kilometers
50.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.26 mi
Kilometers
55.13 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durand
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Durand
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
17.1 mi
00h 22m
To Durand
17.1 mi
00h 22m

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
7 to 10 mph S

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.

  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

    23.4 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 71: Corunna, Durand

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lansing Road

    3154 ft · 1 min · Lansing Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Durand Road

    1821 ft · 44 sec · Durand Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Oak Street

    1406 ft · 41 sec · North Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Montcalm Street

    118 m · 18 sec · Montcalm Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    87 m · 18 sec · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sycamore Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Sycamore Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Washtenaw Street

    121 m · 18 sec · Washtenaw Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Saginaw Street

    832 ft · 29 sec · North Saginaw Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Clinton Street

    4 m · 1 sec · West Clinton Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
24.3 mi · 71%
East Saginaw Street
6.98 mi · 20%
Lansing Road
0.6 mi · 2%
North Larch Street
0.5 mi · 1%
East Michigan Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
Durand Road
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 22m from Lansing
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Durand. Straight-line distance: 31.47 mi (50.65 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

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

#2 Durand

Human settlement in Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,269
Coordinates42.9119800, -83.9846800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Durand (-83.98468, 42.91198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.13
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Durand. The current time is 00:34:41.

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.