How far is Lansing, MI from Homestead, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Homestead, MI is about 303.9 miles (489 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250 miles (402.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Crawford County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Homestead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Homestead.
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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
144.4 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Easterday Avenue
1668 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Easterday Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Easterday Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Easterday Avenue
2108 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Easterday Avenue
2075 ft · 57 sec · East Easterday Avenue
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Continue on Ord Street
1006 ft · 30 sec · Ord Street
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Turn right onto East Portage Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portage Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1861 ft · 49 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Sugar Island Ferry Access
146 m · 13 sec · Sugar Island Ferry Access
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Continue on Sugar Island Ferry
1251 ft · 5 min · Sugar Island Ferry
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Continue on 1 1/2 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · 1 1/2 Mile Road
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Turn right onto South Westshore Drive
4.9 mi · 19 min · South Westshore Drive
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Continue on East 6 Mile Road
3197 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road
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Continue on East 6 Mile Road
2213 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road
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Continue on South Homestead Road
8.2 mi · 32 min · South Homestead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Homestead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Homestead.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 127 North
Merge slight right
144 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lansing and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers near Homestead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Homestead?
The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?
Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Lansing and 151.9 miles from Homestead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250 miles (402.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 EDT. 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 $40.43 one way or $80.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lansing and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers near Homestead.
Stop Ideas Near Frederic
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 Frederic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 250.03 mi (402.38 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 Homestead
Township in Chippewa County, Michigan
| Population | 2,408 |
| Coordinates | 46.3380700, -84.1225300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homestead (-84.12253, 46.33807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.43 | $80.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.89 | $99.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.86 | $113.72 |
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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