How far is Lansing, MI from Hersey, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Hersey, MI is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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 02h 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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Hersey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Hersey.
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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
84.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
36.2 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto 180th Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · 180th Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
2860 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Hersey.
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
84.5 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Lansing and Sunny near Hersey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Hersey?
The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Shepherd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Lansing and 62.8 miles from Hersey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.47 one way or $36.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lansing and Sunny near Hersey.
Stop Ideas Near Shepherd
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 Shepherd.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Hersey. Straight-line distance: 89.14 mi (143.45 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 Hersey
Township in Osceola County, Michigan
| Population | 347 |
| Coordinates | 43.8486300, -85.4444900 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hersey (-85.44449, 43.84863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $4.17 | $18.47 | $36.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $21.56 | $43.11 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $24.16 | $48.31 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $28.92 | $57.84 |
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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