How far is Lansing, MI from Hemlock, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Hemlock, MI is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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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 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Gratiot County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Hemlock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Hemlock.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street
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Turn left onto North Homer Street
157 m · 16 sec · North Homer Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 127 North
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127: Alma
957 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
65 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · East Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto North Wisner Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Wisner Road
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Turn right onto West Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1430 ft · 18 sec · West Saginaw Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Saginaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Hemlock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 127 North
Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 00h 49m
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 Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Hemlock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Hemlock?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Ashley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Lansing and 35.1 miles from Hemlock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Hemlock.
Stop Ideas Near Ashley
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 Ashley.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Saginaw, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Hemlock. Straight-line distance: 49.91 mi (80.32 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 Hemlock
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.4147500, -84.2305400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hemlock (-84.23054, 43.41475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $3.77 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
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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