How far is Lansing, MI from Lyons, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Lyons, MI is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Lyons.
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Start on Townsend Street
7 m · 6 sec · Townsend Street
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Turn left onto West Allegan Street
126 m · 16 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street
1098 ft · 24 sec · West Saint Joseph Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue, Portland Road
1022 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Grand River Avenue
1320 ft · 26 sec · East Grand River Avenue
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Turn left onto South Keefer Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · South Keefer Highway
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Continue on Libhart Street
2476 ft · 1 min · Libhart Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
2466 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Lyons.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
17.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lansing and Sunny near Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Lyons?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Lansing and 17.8 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lansing and Sunny near Lyons.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 26.27 mi (42.28 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 Lyons
Human settlement in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 808 |
| Coordinates | 42.9819800, -84.9469500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-84.94695, 42.98198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.17 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $8.23 | $16.45 |
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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