How far is Lansing, MI from Nashville, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Nashville, MI is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
County seat of Eaton County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Nashville.
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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
2913 ft · 36 sec · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road
2371 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1638 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Lansing Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Lansing Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Lansing Street
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Continue on East Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on West Lawrence Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · West Lawrence Highway
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Continue on East M-79 Highway
1 mi · 1 min · East M-79 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South M-66 Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South M-66 Highway
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Continue on Durkee Street
2748 ft · 48 sec · Durkee Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2301 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
52 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Putnam Street
59 m · 14 sec · Putnam Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Putnam Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Nashville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Lawrence Highway
Continue on West Lawrence Highway
11.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Lansing and Chance Snow Showers near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Nashville?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Lansing and 17.8 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lansing and Chance Snow Showers near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Charlotte
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 Charlotte.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.25 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 Nashville
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,696 |
| Coordinates | 42.6028100, -85.0930500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville (-85.09305, 42.60281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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