How far is Lansing, MI from Reese, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Reese, MI is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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 Reese.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Reese.
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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
18.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run, Frankenmuth
914 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Birch Run Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Birch Run Road
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Turn left onto Gera Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Gera Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Gera Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · South Gera Road
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Turn left onto Vassar Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vassar Road
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Turn right onto East Washington Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Washington Road
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Continue on Saginaw Street
601 ft · 15 sec · Saginaw Street
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Turn left onto Gates Street
11 m · 2 sec · Gates Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gates Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Reese.
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
38 mi · 00h 39m
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 Reese.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Reese?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 43 miles from Lansing and 43.1 miles from Reese.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Reese.
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 Reese. Straight-line distance: 65.88 mi (106.03 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 Reese
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 43.4505800, -83.6963500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reese (-83.69635, 43.45058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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