How far is Lansing, MI from Unadilla, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Unadilla, MI is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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 Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Unadilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Unadilla.
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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
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
14.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 43, M 52: Webberville, Stockbridge
1965 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Stockbridge Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · Stockbridge Road
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Turn left onto Topping Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Topping Road
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Continue on Plainfield Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on Spears Road
551 ft · 9 sec · Spears Road
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Turn straight onto Spears/Gregory Cutoff
91 m · 5 sec · Spears/Gregory Cutoff
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Continue on South Gregory Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Gregory Road
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Continue on Main Street
3262 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
53 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street
1891 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight right onto Unadilla Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Unadilla Road
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Turn slight left onto Doyle Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Doyle Road
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Turn right onto Unadilla Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Unadilla Road
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Turn left onto Kaiser Road
99 m · 11 sec · Kaiser Road
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Turn right onto Hadley Road
14 m · 1 sec · Hadley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hadley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Unadilla.
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.
I 96 East
Merge slight right
14.5 mi · 00h 16m
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 Unadilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Unadilla?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Webberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Lansing and 21.4 miles from Unadilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Unadilla.
Stop Ideas Near Webberville
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 Webberville.
East Lansing station
Durand Union Station
Owosso, MI
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Unadilla. Straight-line distance: 32.94 mi (53.01 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 Unadilla
Township in Livingston County, Michigan
| Population | 3,472 |
| Coordinates | 42.4286500, -84.0566200 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Unadilla (-84.05662, 42.42865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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