How far is Lansing, MI from Grosse Pointe Farms, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Grosse Pointe Farms, MI is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
98.32 mi
02h 00m
Flight
87.55 mi
140.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.55 mi
Kilometers
140.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.32 mi
Kilometers
158.23 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grosse Pointe Farms
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-19T03:45
Arrive Grosse Pointe Farms
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Green Oak
MI

Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Lansing
49.1 mi
01h 00m
To Grosse Pointe Farms
49.3 mi
01h 00m

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
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Grosse Pointe Farms.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Grosse Pointe Farms.

  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

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    15 mi · 19 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Port Huron

    1777 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Moross Road

    1199 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Moross Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Moross Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moross Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Grosse Pointe Farms.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
57 mi · 58%
John C Lodge Freeway
15 mi · 15%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 9%
Edsel Ford Freeway
8.58 mi · 9%
I 496 EAST
3.49 mi · 4%
Moross Road
2.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight right

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Oak
01h 00m from Lansing
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Lansing and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grosse Pointe Farms.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Grosse Pointe Farms?

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Lansing and 49.3 miles from Grosse Pointe Farms.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lansing and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grosse Pointe Farms.

Stop Ideas Near Green Oak

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

42 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

42 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Grosse Pointe Farms. Straight-line distance: 87.55 mi (140.9 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Grosse Pointe Farms

#2 Grosse Pointe Farms

Town in Michigan

Population9,052
Coordinates42.4092000, -82.8918600
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Grosse Pointe Farms (-82.89186, 42.4092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.09 $26.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.65 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.30 $18.40 $36.81

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 Grosse Pointe Farms. The current time is 03:45:30.

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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.