How far is Lansing, MI from Kingsley, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Kingsley, MI is about 382.3 miles (615.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258 miles (415.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
382.27 mi
07h 04m
Flight
258.01 mi
415.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.01 mi
Kilometers
415.23 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
382.27 mi
Kilometers
615.21 km
Drive Time
07h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsley
Thu, Apr 16, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Kingsley
Thu, Apr 16, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:04 PM to 2:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wolverine
MI

Human settlement in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America

From Lansing
191 mi
03h 32m
To Kingsley
191.3 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Homer Street

    157 m · 16 sec · North Homer Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 127 North

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  14. 14

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  15. 15

    Continue on US-2 West

    129.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · US-2 West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Hill Road

    120 m · 11 sec · South Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Blackwell Avenue

    1279 ft · 35 sec · Blackwell Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Hill Road

    1 km · 2 min · South Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on County 420 21st Road

    3 mi · 4 min · County 420 21st Road

  20. 20

    Continue on County 426 21st Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · County 426 21st Road

  21. 21

    Continue on County 426 L Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · County 426 L Road

  22. 22

    Continue on County 426 24th Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County 426 24th Road

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 426 E Road

    1662 ft · 29 sec · County Road 426 E Road

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 426

    2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 426

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 426

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127 North
231 mi · 60%
US-2 West
130 mi · 34%
County 426 L Road
3.62 mi · 1%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
County 426 24th Road
3.31 mi · 1%
County 420 21st Road
3.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+124.3 mi
258 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolverine
03h 32m from Lansing
Leave By
9:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lansing and Chance Rain Showers near Kingsley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 382.3 miles (615.2 km) and usually takes 07h 04m 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?

Wolverine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191 miles from Lansing and 191.3 miles from Kingsley.

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

The direct path is about 258 miles (415.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.3 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 $50.87 one way or $101.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lansing and Chance Rain Showers near Kingsley.

Stop Ideas Near Wolverine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wolverine, 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 Wolverine.

BUS

Alanson, MI

24 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

25 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

30 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

34 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Kingsley. Straight-line distance: 258.01 mi (415.23 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Kingsley

#2 Kingsley

Village in Michigan, USA

Population1,618
Coordinates45.9257900, -87.2631900
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Kingsley (-87.26319, 45.92579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 615 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.49 gal
51.06 L · about $50.87
Round trip
$101.74
26.98 gal · 102.12 L
Estimated CO2
119.9 kg one way
Round trip: 239.8 kg / 529 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.87 $101.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.37 $114.75
Premium $4.65 $62.78 $125.56
Diesel $5.30 $71.55 $143.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Kingsley. The current time is 01:02:35.

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.