How far is Lansing, MI from Edmore, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Edmore, MI is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Edmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Edmore.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street
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Turn left onto North Homer Street
157 m · 16 sec · North Homer Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 127 North
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
49.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Edmore, Saginaw
1068 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Monroe Road
9 mi · 12 min · West Monroe Road
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Continue on Northwest Monroe Road
2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road
9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Edmore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 127 North
Merge slight left
49.4 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lansing and Sunny near Edmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Edmore?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
North Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Lansing and 36 miles from Edmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lansing and Sunny near Edmore.
Stop Ideas Near North Star
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 North Star.
Owosso, MI
Saginaw, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Edmore. Straight-line distance: 52.66 mi (84.75 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 Edmore
City in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,188 |
| Coordinates | 43.4080900, -85.0386300 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edmore (-85.03863, 43.40809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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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