How far is Lansing, MI from Fremont, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Fremont, MI is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.82 mi
02h 15m
Flight
86.43 mi
139.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.43 mi
Kilometers
139.1 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.82 mi
Kilometers
178.35 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T05:41
Arrive Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Ada
MI

Township in Kent County, Michigan

From Lansing
55.4 mi
01h 07m
To Fremont
55.5 mi
01h 07m

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
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    133 m · 17 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Darling Avenue

    43 m · 12 sec · North Darling Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 54%
M-37
12.8 mi · 12%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 5%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.13 mi · 5%
Bailey Road
4.93 mi · 4%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
4.48 mi · 4%
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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ada
01h 07m from Lansing
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Ada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Lansing and 55.5 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ada

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Grand Rapids City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Grand Rapids City Hall

Grand Rapids , MI
300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 4.0/5 17 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ada.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

15 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

19 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

49 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

53 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 86.43 mi (139.1 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

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

#2 Fremont

City in Newaygo County in the U.

Population4,102
Coordinates43.4675200, -85.9420000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Fremont (-85.942, 43.46752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.65 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.30 $20.74 $41.48

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 Fremont. The current time is 05:41:57.

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.