How far is Lansing, MI from Gaines, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Gaines, MI is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
Settlement in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Gaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Gaines.
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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
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street
5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Saginaw Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
23.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 71: Corunna, Durand
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Lansing Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Lansing Road
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Turn right onto South Byron Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Byron Road
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Turn left onto Newburg Road
1 mi · 1 min · Newburg Road
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Continue on West Grand Blanc Road
1.5 km · 1 min · West Grand Blanc Road
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Turn right onto Duffield Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Duffield Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1086 ft · 31 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Walker Street
84 m · 13 sec · East Walker Street
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Turn left onto Genesee Avenue
90 m · 10 sec · Genesee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lord Street
27 m · 4 sec · West Lord Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lord Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Gaines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Saginaw Highway
Keep slight right
23.4 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lansing and Cloudy near Gaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Gaines?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Morrice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Lansing and 20.9 miles from Gaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lansing and Cloudy near Gaines.
Stop Ideas Near Morrice
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 Morrice.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Gaines. Straight-line distance: 33.92 mi (54.59 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 Gaines
Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 357 |
| Coordinates | 42.8725300, -83.9141300 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gaines (-83.91413, 42.87253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.40 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.08 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| Diesel | $6.63 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
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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