How far is Lansing, MI from Vermontville, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Vermontville, MI is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.13 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.85 mi
40 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.85 mi
Kilometers
40 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.13 mi
Kilometers
51.71 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vermontville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-15T10:14
Arrive Vermontville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Mulliken
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Lansing
16 mi
00h 23m
To Vermontville
16.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Townsend Street

    7 m · 6 sec · Townsend Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 16 sec · West Allegan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street

    1098 ft · 24 sec · West Saint Joseph Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West

    2258 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Creyts Road North

    2143 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Creyts Road

    1647 ft · 45 sec · South Creyts Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway

    9.9 mi · 14 min · West Saint Joseph Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on St Joseph Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · St Joseph Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Saint Joseph Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on St Joseph Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · St Joseph Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Saint Joseph Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Saint Joseph Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Ionia Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · North Ionia Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1997 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    70 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Eastside Drive

    30 m · 7 sec · Eastside Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eastside Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Saint Joseph Highway
10.9 mi · 34%
North Ionia Road
6.47 mi · 20%
Saint Joseph Highway
5.03 mi · 16%
St Joseph Highway
4 mi · 12%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
3.41 mi · 11%
South Walnut Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Saint Joseph Highway

Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway

9.92 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulliken
00h 23m from Lansing
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lansing and Rain Showers Likely near Vermontville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Mulliken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Lansing and 16.1 miles from Vermontville.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lansing and Rain Showers Likely near Vermontville.

Stop Ideas Near Mulliken

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

33 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

55 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Albion station

58 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

65 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Vermontville. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (40 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 Vermontville

Township in Eaton County, Michigan

Population770
Coordinates42.6289200, -85.0241600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Vermontville (-85.02416, 42.62892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.81 $9.61
Premium $4.65 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $5.30 $5.99 $11.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Vermontville. The current time is 10:14:42.

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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.