How far is Lansing, MI from Pigeon, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Pigeon, MI is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Pigeon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Pigeon.
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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
38 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, US 23 North: Saginaw
2460 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 75 North, US 23 North: Saginaw
587 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 25 East: Downtown, Bay City
1967 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North Madison Avenue
1102 ft · 18 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on West Center Road
7.2 mi · 8 min · West Center Road
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Continue on Bay City-Forestville Road
7.5 mi · 9 min · Bay City-Forestville Road
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Continue on West Bay City-Forestville Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · West Bay City-Forestville Road
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Continue on Bay Street
2651 ft · 40 sec · Bay Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street
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Continue on North Unionville Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · North Unionville Road
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Continue on South Beck Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Beck Street
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Continue on East Pine Street
2084 ft · 27 sec · East Pine Street
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Continue on North Unionville Road
1630 ft · 21 sec · North Unionville Road
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Continue on Kollis Road
3131 ft · 40 sec · Kollis Road
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Continue on South Unionville Road
7.2 mi · 9 min · South Unionville Road
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Turn right onto Pigeon Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pigeon Road
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
2510 ft · 36 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Pigeon.
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 75 North
Merge slight left
45.3 mi · 00h 49m
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 Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Pigeon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Pigeon?
The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Lansing and 69.9 miles from Pigeon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Pigeon.
Stop Ideas Near Birch Run
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 Birch Run.
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Bay City, MI
Durand Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Pigeon. Straight-line distance: 99.66 mi (160.38 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 Pigeon
Village in Huron County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 43.8300200, -83.2699600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pigeon (-83.26996, 43.83002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
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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