How far is Lansing, MI from Ferrysburg, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Ferrysburg, MI is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
98.81 mi
01h 52m
Flight
87.69 mi
141.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.69 mi
Kilometers
141.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.81 mi
Kilometers
159.02 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferrysburg
Sun, Apr 12, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Sun, Apr 12, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-12T17:12
Arrive Ferrysburg
Sun, Apr 12, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Lowell
MI

City in Kent County, Michigan, United States

From Lansing
49.3 mi
00h 56m
To Ferrysburg
49.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 28 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Townsend Street

    7 m · 6 sec · Townsend Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 16 sec · West Allegan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street

    1098 ft · 24 sec · West Saint Joseph Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West

    2258 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward M 104, M 231: Spring Lake, Grand Haven

    1450 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Savidge Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Savidge Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    1047 ft · 30 sec · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1968 ft · 56 sec · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 174th Avenue

    890 ft · 29 sec · 174th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
81.3 mi · 82%
Cleveland Street
4.76 mi · 5%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
4.48 mi · 5%
I 69 North
4.06 mi · 4%
East Savidge Street
2.04 mi · 2%
South Walnut Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 56m from Lansing
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lansing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferrysburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Lansing and 49.5 miles from Ferrysburg.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lansing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferrysburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

27 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

28 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

52 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

64 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Ferrysburg. Straight-line distance: 87.69 mi (141.12 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

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

#2 Ferrysburg

City in Michigan

Population3,022
Coordinates43.0844600, -86.2203300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Ferrysburg (-86.22033, 43.08446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Ferrysburg. The current time is 17:12:18.

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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.