How far is Lansing, MI from North Branch, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to North Branch, MI is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
City in Michigan, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and North Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and North Branch.
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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
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street
5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Saginaw Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
60.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer, Pontiac
1823 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South Lapeer Road
1.5 km · 1 min · South Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
10.8 mi · 16 min · North Lapeer Road
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Turn right onto North Branch Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · North Branch Road
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Continue on Huron Street
1492 ft · 25 sec · Huron Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Huron Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and North Branch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Saginaw Highway
Keep slight right
60.3 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Lansing and Partly Cloudy near North Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to North Branch?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Swartz Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Lansing and 44.9 miles from North Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lansing and Partly Cloudy near North Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Swartz Creek
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 Swartz Creek.
Durand Union Station
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and North Branch. Straight-line distance: 76.79 mi (123.58 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 North Branch
Township in Lapeer County, Michigan
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 43.2294700, -83.1966100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Branch (-83.19661, 43.22947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.92 | $23.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
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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