How far is Lansing, MI from Hillman, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Hillman, MI is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (264 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Hillman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Hillman.
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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
136.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Merge slight right
31.5 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
1553 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
13.3 mi · 16 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
34.7 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto State Street
2427 ft · 58 sec · State Street
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Turn slight left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Hillman.
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
136 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lansing and Rain Showers Likely near Hillman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Hillman?
The road trip is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Houghton Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Lansing and 109.9 miles from Hillman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164 miles (264 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.67 one way or $67.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lansing and Rain Showers Likely near Hillman.
Stop Ideas Near Houghton Lake
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 Houghton Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Hillman. Straight-line distance: 164.02 mi (263.97 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 Hillman
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 671 |
| Coordinates | 45.0591800, -83.9011100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillman (-83.90111, 45.05918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $4.34 | $33.67 | $67.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $38.96 | $77.93 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $43.60 | $87.19 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $51.28 | $102.56 |
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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