How far is Lansing, MI from Sherwood, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Sherwood, MI is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 34m.
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, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Sherwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Sherwood.
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Start on Townsend Street
7 m · 6 sec · Townsend Street
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Turn left onto West Allegan Street
126 m · 16 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street
1098 ft · 24 sec · West Saint Joseph Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2913 ft · 36 sec · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road
2371 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1638 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Lansing Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
839 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 66: Sturgis
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
2068 ft · 32 sec · Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
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Continue on M-66
2.3 mi · 3 min · M-66
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Continue on M 66
2.1 mi · 3 min · M 66
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Continue on M-66
7.5 mi · 11 min · M-66
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Continue on 3 Mile Road
1502 ft · 25 sec · 3 Mile Road
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Continue on North Capital Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Capital Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 66
2648 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 66
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Continue on Athens Road
4 mi · 9 min · Athens Road
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Turn right onto Dunks Road
2159 ft · 59 sec · Dunks Road
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Turn straight onto Athens Road
1301 ft · 57 sec · Athens Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1916 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Fremont Street
60 m · 9 sec · Fremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Sherwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Sherwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Sherwood?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Lansing and 35.4 miles from Sherwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Sherwood.
Stop Ideas Near Olivet
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 Olivet.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 61.38 mi (98.78 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 Sherwood
Village in Branch County, Michigan
| Population | 306 |
| Coordinates | 42.0014400, -85.2385900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherwood (-85.23859, 42.00144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 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 53m |
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 | $4.21 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
| Premium | $5.49 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
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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