How far is Lansing, MI from Lewiston, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Lewiston, MI is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Lewiston.
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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
136.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Merge slight right
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 93
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Hartwick Pines Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Hartwick Pines Road
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Turn right onto West County Road 612
11.3 mi · 20 min · West County Road 612
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Continue on East County Highway 612
1.7 mi · 3 min · East County Highway 612
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Continue on East County Road 612
2.6 mi · 5 min · East County Road 612
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Continue on County Highway 612
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 612
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Turn left onto Meridian Line Road
900 ft · 18 sec · Meridian Line Road
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Continue on County Road 612
1735 ft · 35 sec · County Road 612
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Continue on Co 612
2848 ft · 57 sec · Co 612
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Continue on County 612
1.1 mi · 2 min · County 612
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Continue on County Road 612
3 mi · 5 min · County Road 612
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Continue on Salling Avenue
1966 ft · 39 sec · Salling Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salling Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Lewiston.
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
136 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Lansing and 88.4 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 149.17 mi (240.06 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 Lewiston
Lewiston is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.8839000, -84.3055700 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewiston (-84.30557, 44.8839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $4.27 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $30.93 | $61.85 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $34.63 | $69.25 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $40.99 | $81.99 |
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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