How far is Lansing, MI from Lake Isabella, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Lake Isabella, MI is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
83.89 mi
01h 40m
Flight
66.77 mi
107.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.77 mi
Kilometers
107.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.89 mi
Kilometers
135 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Isabella
Thu, Apr 16, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 16, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-16T06:20
Arrive Lake Isabella
Thu, Apr 16, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Ithaca
MI

City in Michigan

From Lansing
41.9 mi
00h 50m
To Lake Isabella
41.9 mi
00h 50m

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
66°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Lake Isabella.

  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

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  12. 12

    Continue on South Mission Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Broomfield Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broomfield Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Broomfield Road

    2670 ft · 45 sec · East Broomfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Remus Road

    9 mi · 12 min · East Remus Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Coldwater Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Coldwater Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Clubhouse Drive

    2471 ft · 2 min · North Clubhouse Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Clubhouse Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127 North
62.6 mi · 75%
East Remus Road
9.01 mi · 11%
South Coldwater Road
3.27 mi · 4%
East Saginaw Street
1.78 mi · 2%
East Broomfield Street
1.5 mi · 2%
South Lincoln Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Merge slight left

62.3 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ithaca
00h 50m from Lansing
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lansing and Patchy Fog near Lake Isabella.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Lake Isabella?

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 41.9 miles from Lansing and 41.9 miles from Lake Isabella.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lansing and Patchy Fog near Lake Isabella.

Stop Ideas Near Ithaca

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

57 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

64 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Durand Union Station

66 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Lake Isabella. Straight-line distance: 66.77 mi (107.45 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Lake Isabella

#2 Lake Isabella

Village in Michigan, United States

Population1,688
Coordinates43.6436400, -84.9972500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Lake Isabella (-84.99725, 43.64364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.59 $25.18
Premium $4.65 $13.78 $27.55
Diesel $5.30 $15.70 $31.40

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 Lake Isabella. The current time is 06:20:48.

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.