How far is Lansing, MI from Pittsford, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Pittsford, MI is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
72.45 mi
01h 37m
Flight
60.26 mi
96.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.26 mi
Kilometers
96.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.45 mi
Kilometers
116.6 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-18T08:16
Arrive Pittsford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Lansing
36.2 mi
00h 48m
To Pittsford
36.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Pittsford.

  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

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Monroe Street

    93 m · 11 sec · West Monroe Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Clinton Road

    2189 ft · 44 sec · Clinton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lansing Avenue

    3271 ft · 1 min · Lansing Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Blackstone Street

    1209 ft · 31 sec · North Blackstone Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Louis Glick Highway

    3145 ft · 1 min · Louis Glick Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Brooklyn Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    13 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hudson Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Hudson Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Pittsford Road

    127 m · 17 sec · South Pittsford Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    35 m · 5 sec · West Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 496 EAST
33.6 mi · 46%
Brooklyn Road
26.5 mi · 37%
Hudson Road
6 mi · 8%
East Michigan Avenue
2.09 mi · 3%
South Cooper Street
1.67 mi · 2%
Lansing Avenue
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 496 EAST

Merge slight left

33.5 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 48m from Lansing
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lansing and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Pittsford?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Lansing and 36.2 miles from Pittsford.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lansing and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsford.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jackson, 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 Jackson.

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Pittsford. Straight-line distance: 60.26 mi (96.98 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pittsford

Township in Hillsdale County, Michigan

Population1,557
Coordinates41.8622700, -84.4768900
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Pittsford (-84.47689, 41.86227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.31
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.65 $19.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.89 $21.78
Premium $4.65 $11.91 $23.83
Diesel $5.30 $13.58 $27.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Pittsford. The current time is 08:16:07.

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.