How far is Lansing, MI from Harvey, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Harvey, MI is about 390.7 miles (628.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.1 miles (473.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
390.72 mi
07h 12m
Flight
294.09 mi
473.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.09 mi
Kilometers
473.29 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.72 mi
Kilometers
628.8 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harvey
Sat, Nov 7, 8:09 AM EST
Return by in Lansing
Sat, Nov 7, 3:22 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-11-07T00:56
Arrive Harvey
Sat, Nov 7, 8:09 AM EST
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:13 PM to 2:43 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Wolverine
MI

Human settlement in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America

From Lansing
195.1 mi
03h 36m
To Harvey
195.6 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2002 ft · 1 min · East Michigan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Larch Street

    2639 ft · 1 min · North Larch Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Homer Street

    157 m · 16 sec · North Homer Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 127 North

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  14. 14

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  15. 15

    Continue on US-2 West

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  16. 16

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  18. 18

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  21. 21

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  22. 22

    Turn right onto US-41/M-28

    2442 ft · 47 sec · US-41/M-28

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Corning Avenue

    1003 ft · 49 sec · Corning Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127 North
231 mi · 59%
M-28
70.9 mi · 18%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 16%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
East Munising
2.21 mi · 1%
East Saginaw Street
1.78 mi
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.6 mi
294.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolverine
03h 36m from Lansing
Leave By
9:34 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Sunny near Harvey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 390.7 miles (628.8 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wolverine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.1 miles from Lansing and 195.6 miles from Harvey.

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

The direct path is about 294.1 miles (473.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.83 one way or $119.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wolverine

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

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

BUS

Alanson, MI

24 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

25 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

30 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

34 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Harvey. Straight-line distance: 294.09 mi (473.29 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 Harvey

Harvey is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.4946600, -87.3543100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Harvey (-87.35431, 46.49466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 629 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.79 gal
52.19 L · about $59.83
Round trip
$119.67
27.58 gal · 104.38 L
Estimated CO2
122.6 kg one way
Round trip: 245.1 kg / 540 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $59.83 $119.67
Mid-grade $5.02 $69.24 $138.48
Premium $5.62 $77.47 $154.94
Diesel $6.61 $91.12 $182.25

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Harvey. The current time is 00:56:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.