How far is Lansing, MI from Easton, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Easton, MI is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
45.12 mi
01h 03m
Flight
35.4 mi
56.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.4 mi
Kilometers
56.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.12 mi
Kilometers
72.61 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Easton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Easton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Morrice
MI

Settlement in Michigan

From Lansing
22.6 mi
00h 31m
To Easton
22.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Bancroft

    1797 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grand River Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Grand River Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Road

    5 mi · 7 min · South State Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Shiawassee Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Shiawassee Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North State Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · North State Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Easton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cram Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Cram Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cram Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
19.1 mi · 42%
North State Road
8.09 mi · 18%
East Saginaw Street
6.98 mi · 15%
South State Road
4.97 mi · 11%
South Shiawassee Street
1.8 mi · 4%
Grand River Road
1.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw Highway

Keep slight right

18.2 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrice
00h 31m from Lansing
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Lansing and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Easton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Morrice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Lansing and 22.6 miles from Easton.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lansing and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Easton.

Stop Ideas Near Morrice

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

18 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

18 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

29 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

47 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Easton. Straight-line distance: 35.4 mi (56.97 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 Easton

Township in Shiawassee County, Michigan

Population3,122
Coordinates43.1139200, -84.0883000
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Easton (-84.0883, 43.11392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Easton. The current time is 07:52:14.

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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.