How far is Lansing, MI from Fruitport, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Fruitport, MI is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
97.65 mi
01h 47m
Flight
85.48 mi
137.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.48 mi
Kilometers
137.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.65 mi
Kilometers
157.16 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fruitport
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-19T06:11
Arrive Fruitport
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
48.7 mi
00h 53m
To Fruitport
48.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.4 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Airline Road, Fruitport

    1164 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Farr Road

    636 ft · 20 sec · Farr Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Airline Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Pontaluna Road

    33 m · 5 sec · East Pontaluna Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pontaluna Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
87.1 mi · 89%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
4.48 mi · 5%
I 69 North
4.06 mi · 4%
Airline Road
0.72 mi · 1%
South Walnut Street
0.43 mi
I 496 West
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 53m from Lansing
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Lansing and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fruitport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 48.7 miles from Lansing and 48.9 miles from Fruitport.

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

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lansing and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fruitport.

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 Fruitport. Straight-line distance: 85.48 mi (137.56 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

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

#2 Fruitport

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,165
Coordinates43.1319600, -86.1547800
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Fruitport (-86.15478, 43.13196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.04 L · about $12.97
Round trip
$25.94
6.88 gal · 26.08 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.97 $25.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.63 $29.26
Premium $4.65 $16.01 $32.02
Diesel $5.30 $18.25 $36.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Fruitport. The current time is 06:11:31.

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.