How far is Lansing, MI from Homer, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Homer, MI is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Homer.
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Start on Townsend Street
7 m · 6 sec · Townsend Street
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Turn left onto West Allegan Street
3003 ft · 1 min · West Allegan Street
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Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
24 m · 2 sec · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Keep slight left
120 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.5 mi · 8 min · South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Eaton Rapids Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Eaton Rapids Road
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Continue on North Michigan Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · North Michigan Road
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Continue on Michigan Street
2802 ft · 47 sec · Michigan Street
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Continue on Canal Street
1385 ft · 31 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Clinton Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Clinton Trail
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Continue on Clinton Road
145 m · 10 sec · Clinton Road
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Turn right onto Eaton Rapids Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Eaton Rapids Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
2717 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Eaton Rapids Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · Eaton Rapids Road
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Continue on East Michigan Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Superior Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Superior Street
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Continue on 28 Mile Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · 28 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Homer-Concord Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Homer-Concord Road
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Continue on East Leigh Street
2713 ft · 52 sec · East Leigh Street
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Turn left onto North Hillsdale Street
92 m · 6 sec · North Hillsdale Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Hillsdale Street
99 m · 5 sec · Hillsdale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillsdale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Homer.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Michigan Road
Continue on North Michigan Road
9.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Homer?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Springport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Lansing and 24.5 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lansing and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Homer.
Stop Ideas Near Springport
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 Springport.
Albion station
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Homer. Straight-line distance: 42.54 mi (68.46 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 Homer
Village in Calhoun County, Michigan
| Population | 1,643 |
| Coordinates | 42.1458800, -84.8088600 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer (-84.80886, 42.14588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.18 | $18.35 |
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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