How far is Leland, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Leland, MI to Lansing, MI is about 202.6 miles (326 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Roscommon County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leland and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland and Lansing.
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Start on River Street
24 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1686 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
85 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North Manitou Trail
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Manitou Trail
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Turn left onto South Good Harbor Trail
6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail
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Continue on Kasson Street
1866 ft · 39 sec · Kasson Street
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Continue on South Cedar Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road
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Turn left onto East Traverse Highway
1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road
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Turn right onto Strait Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road
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Turn left onto North Long Lake Road
677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road
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Continue on East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road
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Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · North West Silver Lake Road
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Continue on County Road 633
10.9 mi · 17 min · County Road 633
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Continue on North 13 Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West M-115 Highway
64 m · 3 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway
108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · West M-115 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue on South Bagley Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
1.4 mi · 2 min · US-127
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Continue on South Bagley Road
3 mi · 3 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
28.4 mi · 29 min · US-127
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1488 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Allegan Street
126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn right onto Townsend Street
7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leland and Lansing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West M-115 Highway
Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55.4 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Leland and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leland to Lansing?
The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Leland and 102 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leland and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Lake
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 Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leland and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 169.24 mi (272.36 km).
#1 Leland
Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 45.0230500, -85.7598100 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.41 | $60.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.28 | $66.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.92 | $75.85 |
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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