How far is Lansing, MI from Presque Isle, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Presque Isle, MI is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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 04h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Presque Isle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Presque Isle.
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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
31.5 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
1553 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
13.3 mi · 16 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
43.9 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto M 65 North
8.9 mi · 10 min · M 65 North
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Continue on M-65 North
1.1 mi · 1 min · M-65 North
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Continue on State Highway 65
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 65
2645 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 65
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Continue on M-65
4.4 mi · 5 min · M-65
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US-23 South
6.2 mi · 7 min · US-23 South
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Turn left onto East County Road 638
4.2 mi · 6 min · East County Road 638
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Turn right onto East Grand Lake Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · East Grand Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Presque Isle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lansing and Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Presque Isle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Presque Isle?
The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Roscommon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Lansing and 130.3 miles from Presque Isle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lansing and Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Presque Isle.
Stop Ideas Near Roscommon
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 Roscommon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Presque Isle. Straight-line distance: 185.58 mi (298.67 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 Presque Isle
Township in Presque Isle County, Michigan
| Population | 1,572 |
| Coordinates | 45.3041800, -83.4769200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Presque Isle (-83.47692, 45.30418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.77 | $85.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.74 | $97.49 |
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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