How far is Lansing, MI from Hope, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Hope, MI is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Hope.
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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
46.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127: St Louis
2.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue on North State Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · North State Road
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Turn right onto West County Line Road
1.5 km · 1 min · West County Line Road
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Turn left onto South Coleman Road
10 mi · 14 min · South Coleman Road
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Turn right onto West Isabella Road
11 mi · 15 min · West Isabella Road
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Turn left onto North Meridian Road
5 mi · 8 min · North Meridian Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Meridian Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Meridian Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Road
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Turn right onto East Shaffer Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Shaffer Road
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Turn left onto North Hope Road
2836 ft · 2 min · North Hope Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hope Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Hope.
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
46.3 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lansing and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Hope?
The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Ithaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Lansing and 44.7 miles from Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lansing and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Ithaca
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 Ithaca.
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Durand Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Hope. Straight-line distance: 72.13 mi (116.09 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 Hope
Township in Midland County, Michigan
| Population | 1,373 |
| Coordinates | 43.7644700, -84.3380500 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hope (-84.33805, 43.76447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
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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