How far is Lansing, MI from Martin, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Martin, MI is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
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 01h 40m.
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.
Human settlement in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Martin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Martin.
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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
44.5 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kalamazoo Avenue
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Kalamazoo Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 84th Street Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · 84th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
759 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 222: Martin, Watson
948 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto 116th Avenue
2323 ft · 37 sec · 116th Avenue
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Continue on West Allegan Street
2888 ft · 1 min · West Allegan Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
37 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Martin.
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
44.5 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Martin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Martin?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 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?
Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Lansing and 44.2 miles from Martin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.23 one way or $28.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Martin.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksville
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 Clarksville.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Martin. Straight-line distance: 56.84 mi (91.47 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 Martin
Village in Michigan, USA
| Population | 408 |
| Coordinates | 42.5369800, -85.6416800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martin (-85.64168, 42.53698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $4.58 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.22 | $16.22 | $32.44 |
| Premium | $5.82 | $18.10 | $36.19 |
| Diesel | $6.69 | $20.79 | $41.59 |
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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