How far is Lansing, MI from Saginaw, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Saginaw, MI is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
Village in the United States, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Saginaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Saginaw.
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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
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 13: Saginaw
1149 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto South Sheridan Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Sheridan Road
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Continue on North Sheridan Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Sheridan Road
14.9 mi · 20 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn straight onto Albee Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Albee Road
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Continue on East Road
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Road
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Continue on East Street
2948 ft · 50 sec · East Street
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Continue on South Washington Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto East Remington Street
1313 ft · 34 sec · East Remington Street
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Turn sharp left onto East Holland Avenue
66 m · 4 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Saginaw.
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.
Saginaw Highway
Keep slight right
28.4 mi · 00h 29m
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 Saginaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Saginaw?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Lennon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Lansing and 35 miles from Saginaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Saginaw.
Stop Ideas Near Lennon
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 Lennon.
Durand Union Station
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Flint station
Saginaw, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Saginaw. Straight-line distance: 56.43 mi (90.81 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 Saginaw
The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 47,823 |
| Coordinates | 43.4194700, -83.9508100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saginaw (-83.95081, 43.41947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
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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