How far is Lansing, MI from Menominee, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Menominee, MI is about 428.6 miles (689.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 08h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Menominee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Menominee.
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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
94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
34.1 mi · 43 min · North Lincoln Road
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Continue on M-35
20.1 mi · 25 min · M-35
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Merge slight right onto 10th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
33 m · 3 sec · 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Menominee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lansing and Sunny near Menominee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Menominee?
The road trip is about 428.6 miles (689.7 km) and usually takes 08h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cheboygan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.2 miles from Lansing and 214.4 miles from Menominee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 204.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.02 one way or $114.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lansing and Menominee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lansing and Sunny near Menominee.
Stop Ideas Near Cheboygan
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 Cheboygan.
Cheboygan, MI
Mackinaw City, Michigan
Pellston, Michigan
St. Ignace, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Menominee. Straight-line distance: 223.81 mi (360.19 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 Menominee
City in and county seat of Menomiee County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,311 |
| Coordinates | 45.1077600, -87.6142700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menominee (-87.61427, 45.10776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 690 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 20m |
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 | $57.02 | $114.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.31 | $128.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $70.37 | $140.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $80.20 | $160.39 |
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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