How far is Lansing, MI from Flat Rock, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Flat Rock, MI is about 376 miles (605.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Allegan County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Flat Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Flat Rock.
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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
136.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Merge slight right
94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
129.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · US-2 West
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Turn right onto South Hill Road
120 m · 11 sec · South Hill Road
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Continue on Blackwell Avenue
1279 ft · 35 sec · Blackwell Avenue
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Continue on South Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · South Hill Road
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Continue on County 420 21st Road
3 mi · 4 min · County 420 21st Road
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Turn left onto County 426 M.5 Road
1 mi · 1 min · County 426 M.5 Road
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Turn right onto County 416 20th Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · County 416 20th Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 20th Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Flat Rock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 127 North
Merge slight left
136 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Partly Sunny near Flat Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Flat Rock?
The road trip is about 376 miles (605.1 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trowbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.9 miles from Lansing and 188.1 miles from Flat Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.04 one way or $100.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Partly Sunny near Flat Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Trowbridge
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 Trowbridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 250.12 mi (402.53 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 Flat Rock
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 9,959 |
| Coordinates | 45.8258000, -87.1834700 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flat Rock (-87.18347, 45.8258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $50.04 | $100.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.44 | $112.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.76 | $123.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.38 | $140.77 |
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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