How far is Lansing, MI from Forest Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Forest Hills, MI is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Forest Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Forest Hills.
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Start on Townsend Street
7 m · 6 sec · Townsend Street
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Turn left onto West Allegan Street
126 m · 16 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street
1098 ft · 24 sec · West Saint Joseph Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
38.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 50: Lowell
1470 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Alden Nash Avenue Southeast
2201 ft · 41 sec · Alden Nash Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Cascade Road Southeast
3 mi · 4 min · Cascade Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Snow Avenue Southeast
2.4 mi · 3 min · Snow Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast
3 mi · 4 min · Grand River Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buttrick Avenue Southeast
2306 ft · 47 sec · Buttrick Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Thornapple River Drive Southeast
2558 ft · 1 min · Thornapple River Drive Southeast
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Continue on Headley Street Southeast
1531 ft · 54 sec · Headley Street Southeast
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Turn slight right onto Headley Street Thirdleg
68 m · 10 sec · Headley Street Thirdleg
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Turn slight right
148 m · 41 sec
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Turn left
74 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Forest Hills.
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 96 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
38.4 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lansing and Chance Rain Showers near Forest Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Forest Hills?
The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Lansing and 29.3 miles from Forest Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lansing and Chance Rain Showers near Forest Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
East Lansing station
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Owosso, MI
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 49.85 mi (80.23 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 Forest Hills
Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA
| Population | 25,867 |
| Coordinates | 42.9594700, -85.4897500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-85.48975, 42.95947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
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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