How far is Lansing, MI from Edwards, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Edwards, MI is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.99 mi
02h 38m
Flight
100.81 mi
162.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.81 mi
Kilometers
162.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.99 mi
Kilometers
217.24 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edwards
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Edwards
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Mount Pleasant
MI

City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States

From Lansing
67.5 mi
01h 19m
To Edwards
67.5 mi
01h 19m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Homer Street

    157 m · 16 sec · North Homer Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 127 North

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 61: Harrison, Gladwin

    1537 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Clare Avenue

    1589 ft · 27 sec · North Clare Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Gladwin Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · East Gladwin Road

  14. 14

    Continue on M-61

    5.1 mi · 8 min · M-61

  15. 15

    Continue on West Cedar Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on M-61

    5.2 mi · 7 min · M-61

  17. 17

    Turn left onto M-30

    17.7 mi · 24 min · M-30

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · M-30

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127 North
93.5 mi · 69%
M-30
17.7 mi · 13%
M-61
10.3 mi · 8%
East Gladwin Road
8.13 mi · 6%
East Saginaw Street
1.78 mi · 1%
West Cedar Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Merge slight left

93.3 mi · 01h 36m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
01h 19m from Lansing
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Edwards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Lansing and 67.5 miles from Edwards.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Edwards. Straight-line distance: 100.81 mi (162.24 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 Edwards

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

Population1,356
Coordinates44.1764100, -84.2666700
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Edwards (-84.26667, 44.17641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.03 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.52 gal · 36.06 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.24 $40.49
Premium $4.65 $22.15 $44.31
Diesel $5.30 $25.25 $50.49

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 Edwards. The current time is 00:35:15.

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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.