How far is Lansing, MI from Irving, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Irving, MI is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 14m.
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 Eaton County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Irving.
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Start on Townsend Street
7 m · 6 sec · Townsend Street
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Turn left onto West Allegan Street
126 m · 16 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street
1098 ft · 24 sec · West Saint Joseph Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Creyts Road North
2143 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South Creyts Road
1647 ft · 45 sec · South Creyts Road
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Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · West Saint Joseph Highway
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Continue on St Joseph Highway
2 mi · 3 min · St Joseph Highway
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Continue on Saint Joseph Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Highway
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Continue on St Joseph Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · St Joseph Highway
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Turn right onto Clinton Trail
3 mi · 4 min · Clinton Trail
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Turn left onto Grand Ledge Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Ledge Highway
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Continue on Brown Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Brown Road
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Continue on East Brown Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · East Brown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broadway Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Sisson Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Sisson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodschool Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Woodschool Road
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Turn sharp right onto West State Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · West State Road
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Turn left onto McCann Road
1.1 km · 3 min · McCann Road
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Continue on West Irving Road
766 ft · 38 sec · West Irving Road
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Turn left onto McCann Road
132 m · 12 sec · McCann Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McCann Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Irving.
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.
West Saint Joseph Highway
Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway
9.92 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Irving?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Sunfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Lansing and 25.6 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Sunfield
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 Sunfield.
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Irving. Straight-line distance: 43.89 mi (70.64 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 Irving
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 3,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.6883700, -85.4180700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irving (-85.41807, 42.68837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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