How far is Lansing, MI from Springville, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Springville, MI is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
61.78 mi
01h 19m
Flight
52.14 mi
83.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.14 mi
Kilometers
83.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.78 mi
Kilometers
99.43 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Springville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Tompkins
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Lansing
30.9 mi
00h 39m
To Springville
30.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94, US 127: Detroit

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Hudson

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South Street

    1094 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East South Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brooklyn Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Brooklyn Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Brooklyn Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Brooklyn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    2615 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    2963 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Brooklyn Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Brooklyn Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto M-50

    2.4 mi · 4 min · M-50

  20. 20

    Continue on West Monroe Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West Monroe Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Springville Highway

    45 m · 6 sec · Springville Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springville Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 496 EAST
33.1 mi · 54%
Brooklyn Road
9.27 mi · 15%
US 127 South
3.83 mi · 6%
West Monroe Road
3.38 mi · 5%
I 94
3.32 mi · 5%
East South Street
2.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 496 EAST

Merge slight left

33 mi · 00h 35m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tompkins
00h 39m from Lansing
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Springville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Tompkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Lansing and 30.9 miles from Springville.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Springville.

Stop Ideas Near Tompkins

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

18 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

23 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

39 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

53 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Springville. Straight-line distance: 52.14 mi (83.91 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

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

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

#2 Springville

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,815
Coordinates42.0333800, -84.1710600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Springville (-84.17106, 42.03338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Springville. The current time is 00:21:52.

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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.