How far is Lansing, MI from Grattan, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Grattan, MI is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
62.56 mi
01h 18m
Flight
48.33 mi
77.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.33 mi
Kilometers
77.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.56 mi
Kilometers
100.68 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-18T11:48
Arrive Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Lansing
31.3 mi
00h 39m
To Grattan
31.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Clarksville

    1894 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Nash Highway

    2181 ft · 39 sec · Nash Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hastings Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hastings Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Peck Lake Road

    1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    122 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Conklin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Conklin Ware Cutoff

    141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff

  18. 18

    Continue on Ware Road

    1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Montcalm Ware Cutoff

    142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff

  20. 20

    Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast

    811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Oberley Drive Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Grand River Drive Southeast

    3100 ft · 1 min · Grand River Drive Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Segwun Avenue

    73 m · 5 sec · Segwun Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Hudson Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South Hudson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Hudson Street Southeast

    665 ft · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast

  26. 26

    Continue on Lincoln Lake Avenue

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Old Belding Road Northeast

    847 ft · 21 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
31.7 mi · 51%
Lincoln Lake Avenue
9.75 mi · 16%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
4.48 mi · 7%
I 69 North
4.06 mi · 6%
Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 4%
Belding Road Northeast
1.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

31.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 39m from Lansing
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lansing and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 31.3 miles from Lansing and 31.3 miles from Grattan.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lansing and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Grattan. Straight-line distance: 48.33 mi (77.78 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grattan

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population3,954
Coordinates43.0842000, -85.3811300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Grattan (-85.38113, 43.0842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.67
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.33 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.40 $18.80
Premium $4.65 $10.29 $20.57
Diesel $5.30 $11.72 $23.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Grattan. The current time is 11:48:11.

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.