How far is Lansing, MI from Roseville, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Roseville, MI is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
91.75 mi
01h 53m
Flight
83.88 mi
134.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.88 mi
Kilometers
134.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.75 mi
Kilometers
147.66 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive Roseville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Lansing
45.8 mi
00h 56m
To Roseville
46 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

    848 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Chrysler Drive

    893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left

    91 m · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

    614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

    152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Heights Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

    1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    7 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    705 ft · 21 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Gratiot Avenue

    1570 ft · 36 sec · North Gratiot Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    555 ft · 18 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
57 mi · 62%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
15.9 mi · 17%
West 10 Mile Road
6.73 mi · 7%
I 496 EAST
3.49 mi · 4%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.51 mi · 3%
East Michigan Avenue
2.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight right

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 56m from Lansing
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Lansing and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Roseville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Lansing and 46 miles from Roseville.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lansing and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Roseville.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Roseville. Straight-line distance: 83.88 mi (134.99 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Roseville

#2 Roseville

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population46,535
Coordinates42.4972600, -82.9371400
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Roseville (-82.93714, 42.49726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.26 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.44
6.48 gal · 24.52 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.22 $24.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.78 $27.56
Premium $4.65 $15.08 $30.16
Diesel $5.30 $17.18 $34.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Roseville. The current time is 07:27:27.

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.