How far is Lansing, MI from Essexville, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Essexville, MI is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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 57m.
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.
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Essexville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Essexville.
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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
38 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, US 23 North: Saginaw
2460 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 75 North, US 23 North: Saginaw
587 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 25 East: Downtown, Bay City
1967 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North Madison Avenue
1102 ft · 18 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto North Trumbull Street
2949 ft · 59 sec · North Trumbull Street
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Continue on Harry S Truman Parkway
119 m · 8 sec · Harry S Truman Parkway
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Turn right onto Woodside Avenue
1867 ft · 54 sec · Woodside Avenue
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Continue on North Water Street
1523 ft · 45 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto Woodside Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Essexville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
45.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Lansing and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Essexville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Essexville?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Lansing and 50 miles from Essexville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lansing and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Essexville.
Stop Ideas Near Flint
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 Flint.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Essexville. Straight-line distance: 70.81 mi (113.95 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 Essexville
City in Bay County in the U.
| Population | 3,244 |
| Coordinates | 43.6153000, -83.8419200 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essexville (-83.84192, 43.6153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
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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