How far is Lansing, MI from Lakefield, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Lakefield, MI is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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 Montcalm County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Lakefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Lakefield.
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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
36.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto East Buchanan Road
1.5 km · 1 min · East Buchanan Road
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Continue on West Gratiot Street
3052 ft · 1 min · West Gratiot Street
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Continue on East Buchanan Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Buchanan Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wisner Road
3 mi · 4 min · South Wisner Road
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Turn right onto East Washington Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · East Washington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South East County Line Road
1173 ft · 32 sec · South East County Line Road
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Continue on Ithaca Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Ithaca Road
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Turn left onto South Merrill Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · South Merrill Road
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Turn left onto Lakefield Road
18 m · 3 sec · Lakefield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakefield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Lakefield.
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
36.4 mi · 00h 39m
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 Cloudy leaving Lansing and Cloudy near Lakefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Lakefield?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Eureka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Lansing and 29.4 miles from Lakefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.98 one way or $17.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lansing and Cloudy near Lakefield.
Stop Ideas Near Eureka
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 Eureka.
Owosso, MI
East Lansing station
Durand Union Station
Saginaw, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Lakefield. Straight-line distance: 43.91 mi (70.67 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 Lakefield
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
| Population | 993 |
| Coordinates | 43.3464200, -84.3305400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakefield (-84.33054, 43.34642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $10.39 | $20.79 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $13.68 | $27.36 |
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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