How far is Lansing, MI from Kimball, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Kimball, MI is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.9 mi
02h 09m
Flight
102.07 mi
164.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.07 mi
Kilometers
164.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.9 mi
Kilometers
183.31 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kimball
Sun, Apr 26, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Sun, Apr 26, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-26T06:29
Arrive Kimball
Sun, Apr 26, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Davison
MI

City in Michigan

From Lansing
56.9 mi
01h 04m
To Kimball
57.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Kimball.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Kimball.

  1. 1

    Start on Townsend Street

    7 m · 3 sec · Townsend Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    861 ft · 32 sec · West Allegan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Square South

    103 m · 12 sec · Washington Square South

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Michigan Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue

    2002 ft · 1 min · East Michigan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Larch Street

    2639 ft · 1 min · North Larch Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street

    5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Saginaw Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Wadhams Road

    1925 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wadhams Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Wadhams Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dove Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Dove Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ditty Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Ditty Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ditty Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Kimball.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
102 mi · 90%
East Saginaw Street
6.98 mi · 6%
Wadhams Road
2.38 mi · 2%
Dove Road
1.02 mi · 1%
North Larch Street
0.5 mi
East Michigan Avenue
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Saginaw Highway

Keep slight right

102 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davison
01h 04m from Lansing
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Kimball.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Kimball?

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Davison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Lansing and 57.1 miles from Kimball.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Kimball.

Stop Ideas Near Davison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Davison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davison.

RAIL

Flint station

11 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Lapeer station

17 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Durand Union Station

40 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Kimball. Straight-line distance: 102.07 mi (164.26 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kimball

Township in St.

Population9,285
Coordinates42.9480900, -82.5624200
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Kimball (-82.56242, 42.94809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Kimball. The current time is 06:29:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.