How far is Lansing, MI from Milford, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Milford, MI is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
Village located in Livingston County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Milford.
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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
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Howard Avenue
1240 ft · 36 sec · South Howard Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
735 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward New Hudson, Milford
2242 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Milford Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Milford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto General Motors Road
1725 ft · 57 sec · General Motors Road
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Continue on West Huron Street
1289 ft · 51 sec · West Huron Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1065 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
104 m · 17 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1962 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Milford.
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 East
Merge slight right
47.4 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Milford?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Fowlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Lansing and 30.4 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Fowlerville
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 Fowlerville.
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Milford. Straight-line distance: 49.52 mi (79.69 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 Milford
Village in Michigan
| Population | 6,475 |
| Coordinates | 42.5936400, -83.5993900 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-83.59939, 42.59364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
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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