How far is Lansing, MI from Riga, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Riga, MI is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (119 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 58m.
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.
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Riga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Riga.
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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
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Howard Avenue
1240 ft · 36 sec · South Howard Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
735 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto West Monroe Street
93 m · 11 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Road
2189 ft · 44 sec · Clinton Road
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Continue on Lansing Avenue
3271 ft · 1 min · Lansing Avenue
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Continue on North Blackstone Street
1209 ft · 31 sec · North Blackstone Street
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Turn left onto Louis Glick Highway
3145 ft · 1 min · Louis Glick Highway
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
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Continue on Brooklyn Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Road
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Take the ramp straight
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
33 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto Riga Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Riga Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riga Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Riga.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lansing and Sunny near Riga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Riga?
The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Vandercook Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Lansing and 43.6 miles from Riga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (119 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lansing and Sunny near Riga.
Stop Ideas Near Vandercook Lake
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 Vandercook Lake.
Jackson station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Riga. Straight-line distance: 73.92 mi (118.97 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 Riga
Township in Lenawee County, Michigan
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 41.8092200, -83.8249400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riga (-83.82494, 41.80922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
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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