How far is Lansing, MI from Mount Clemens, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Mount Clemens, MI is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.77 mi
02h 07m
Flight
85.74 mi
137.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.74 mi
Kilometers
137.98 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.77 mi
Kilometers
165.4 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Clemens
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive Mount Clemens
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Green Oak
MI

Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Lansing
51.3 mi
01h 03m
To Mount Clemens
51.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Mount Clemens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Mount Clemens.

  1. 1

    Start on Townsend Street

    7 m · 3 sec · Townsend Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    861 ft · 32 sec · West Allegan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Square South

    103 m · 12 sec · Washington Square South

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Michigan Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Michigan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Howard Avenue

    1240 ft · 36 sec · South Howard Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    134 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH

    735 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

    848 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Chrysler Drive

    893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left

    91 m · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

    614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

    152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Heights Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

    1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ford Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward North River Road, Mount Clemens

    848 ft · 31 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North River Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North River Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Northbound Gratiot Avenue

    122 m · 10 sec · Northbound Gratiot Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North Gratiot Avenue

    974 ft · 33 sec · North Gratiot Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

    1577 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Mount Clemens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
57 mi · 55%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
17.2 mi · 17%
West 10 Mile Road
6.73 mi · 7%
Ford Freeway
6.22 mi · 6%
I 496 EAST
3.49 mi · 3%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight right

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Oak
01h 03m from Lansing
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Mount Clemens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Mount Clemens?

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Lansing and 51.5 miles from Mount Clemens.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Mount Clemens.

Stop Ideas Near Green Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Green Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Oak.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

42 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

42 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Mount Clemens. Straight-line distance: 85.74 mi (137.98 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Mount Clemens

#2 Mount Clemens

City in Michigan

Population16,013
Coordinates42.5972600, -82.8779800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Mount Clemens (-82.87798, 42.59726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.44 $30.88
Premium $4.65 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.30 $19.25 $38.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Mount Clemens. The current time is 10:23:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.