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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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 19m.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Howard Avenue
1240 ft · 36 sec · South Howard Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
735 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
33 mi · 35 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94, US 127: Detroit
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Hudson
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Street
1094 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East South Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · East South Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brooklyn Road
5 mi · 8 min · Brooklyn Road
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Continue on Brooklyn Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Brooklyn Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2615 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2963 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Brooklyn Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Brooklyn Road
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Turn straight onto M-50
2.4 mi · 4 min · M-50
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Continue on West Monroe Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Monroe Road
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Turn right onto Springville Highway
45 m · 6 sec · Springville Highway
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tompkins.
Jackson station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Springville. Straight-line distance: 52.14 mi (83.91 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 Springville
Township in Lenawee County, Michigan
| Population | 1,815 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333800, -84.1710600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springville (-84.17106, 42.03338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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