How far is Lansing, MI from Secord, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Secord, MI is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.74 mi
02h 21m
Flight
89.24 mi
143.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.24 mi
Kilometers
143.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.74 mi
Kilometers
194.31 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Secord
Fri, May 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Fri, May 15, 8:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-05-15T15:18
Arrive Secord
Fri, May 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Shepherd
MI

Human settlement in Isabella County, Michigan, United States of America

From Lansing
60.3 mi
01h 10m
To Secord
60.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2002 ft · 1 min · East Michigan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Larch Street

    2639 ft · 1 min · North Larch Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Saginaw Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Homer Street

    157 m · 16 sec · North Homer Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 127 North

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 61: Harrison, Gladwin

    1537 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Clare Avenue

    1589 ft · 27 sec · North Clare Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Gladwin Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · East Gladwin Road

  14. 14

    Continue on M-61

    5.1 mi · 8 min · M-61

  15. 15

    Continue on West Cedar Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on M-61

    5.9 mi · 8 min · M-61

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127 North
93.5 mi · 77%
M-61
11 mi · 9%
East Gladwin Road
8.13 mi · 7%
Lakeshore Drive
2.73 mi · 2%
East Saginaw Street
1.78 mi · 1%
West Cedar Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Merge slight left

93.3 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shepherd
01h 10m from Lansing
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lansing and Partly Sunny near Secord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Shepherd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Lansing and 60.4 miles from Secord.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lansing and Partly Sunny near Secord.

Stop Ideas Near Shepherd

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

62 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

64 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

66 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Bay City, MI

66 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Secord. Straight-line distance: 89.24 mi (143.62 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
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#2 Secord

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

Population1,141
Coordinates44.0153000, -84.3477800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Secord (-84.34778, 44.0153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.13
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.06 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.65 $19.83 $39.65
Diesel $5.30 $22.60 $45.19

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Secord. The current time is 15:18:26.

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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.