How far is Lansing, MI from Newberry, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Newberry, MI is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Crawford County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Newberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Newberry.
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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
101.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 123: Newberry
2066 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Tahquamenon Trail
22.4 mi · 26 min · Tahquamenon Trail
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Continue on Front Street
124 m · 9 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto South Deerfoot Road
11 mi · 13 min · South Deerfoot Road
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Turn left
23.7 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Newberry Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Newberry Avenue
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Turn right onto East John Street
22 m · 3 sec · East John Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East John Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Newberry.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Partly Sunny near Newberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Newberry?
The road trip is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Lansing and 151.2 miles from Newberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.24 one way or $80.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Partly Sunny near Newberry.
Stop Ideas Near Frederic
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 Frederic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Newberry. Straight-line distance: 254.66 mi (409.83 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 Newberry
Village in Michigan
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 46.3550000, -85.5095600 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newberry (-85.50956, 46.355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $40.24 | $80.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.38 | $90.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.66 | $99.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.59 | $113.19 |
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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