How far is Lansing, MI from Fowlerville, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Fowlerville, MI is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.66 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25 mi
40.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25 mi
Kilometers
40.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.66 mi
Kilometers
47.74 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fowlerville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Fowlerville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Williamston
MI

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

From Lansing
14.8 mi
00h 19m
To Fowlerville
14.9 mi
00h 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
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Michigan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Howard Avenue

    1240 ft · 36 sec · South Howard Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    134 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH

    735 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Fowlerville

    931 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fowlerville Road

    1131 ft · 34 sec · Fowlerville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Grand Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Grand Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Grand River Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · East Grand River Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand River Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
22.4 mi · 76%
I 496 EAST
3.49 mi · 12%
East Michigan Avenue
2.09 mi · 7%
South Grand Avenue
0.87 mi · 3%
South Howard Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Fowlerville Road
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight right

21.4 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamston
00h 19m from Lansing
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Fowlerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Lansing and 14.9 miles from Fowlerville.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williamston

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

18 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

35 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

35 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Fowlerville. Straight-line distance: 25 mi (40.24 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

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

#2 Fowlerville

Village located in Livingston County

Population2,902
Coordinates42.6605900, -84.0730100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Fowlerville (-84.07301, 42.66059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

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 Fowlerville. The current time is 05:09:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.