How far is Lansing, MI from Manistee, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Manistee, MI is about 183.3 miles (295 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Manistee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Manistee.
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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
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
36.9 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Muskegon, Ludington
2543 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, US 31: Clare, Traverse City
2372 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Stiles Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · North Stiles Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Townline Road
2644 ft · 47 sec · West Townline Road
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Turn left onto North Quarterline Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North Quarterline Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West County Line Road
1183 ft · 24 sec · West County Line Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
4 mi · 6 min · Maple Road
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn left
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Manistee.
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 31 North
Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lansing and Chance Rain Showers near Manistee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Manistee?
The road trip is about 183.3 miles (295 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?
Fruitport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Lansing and 91.7 miles from Manistee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lansing and Chance Rain Showers near Manistee.
Stop Ideas Near Fruitport
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 Fruitport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Manistee. Straight-line distance: 137.01 mi (220.5 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 Manistee
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 6,163 |
| Coordinates | 44.2444500, -86.3242500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manistee (-86.32425, 44.24445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $3.77 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.52 | $55.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
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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