How far is Lowell, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Lowell, MI to Lansing, MI is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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 Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Lansing.
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Start on West Main Street
7 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Hudson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast
3100 ft · 59 sec · Grand River Drive Southeast
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Continue on Oberley Drive Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast
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Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Montcalm Ware Cutoff
142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Ware Road
1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road
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Turn slight right onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Conklin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road
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Turn slight left
122 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Peck Lake Road
1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Hastings Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hastings Road
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Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Nash Highway
2765 ft · 53 sec · Nash Highway
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Take the ramp left
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
1906 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto West Grand River Avenue
5.7 mi · 9 min · West Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1481 ft · 39 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Allegan Street
3135 ft · 1 min · 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 Lowell 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.
Nash Highway
Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 00h 33m
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 Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Lansing?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Lowell and 29.8 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
East Lansing station
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Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 42.2 mi (67.92 km).
#1 Lowell
City in Kent County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336400, -85.3419600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
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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