How far is Middleville, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Middleville, MI to Lansing, MI is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
Driving 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 04m.
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 Eaton County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middleville and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleville and Lansing.
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Start on East Main Street
56 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Rapids Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Rapids Street
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Continue on Whitneyville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Whitneyville Road
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Turn right onto Garbow Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Garbow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Solomon Road
2627 ft · 43 sec · Solomon Road
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Turn right onto Loftus Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Loftus Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodschool Road
2678 ft · 47 sec · Woodschool Road
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Turn left onto West Sisson Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · West Sisson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Messer Road
1 mi · 1 min · Messer Road
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Turn right onto East Brown Road
10 mi · 14 min · East Brown Road
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Continue on Grand Ledge Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Ledge Highway
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Turn right onto Clinton Trail
3 mi · 4 min · Clinton Trail
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Turn left onto St Joseph Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · St Joseph Highway
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Continue on Saint Joseph Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Highway
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Continue on St Joseph Highway
2 mi · 3 min · St Joseph Highway
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Continue on Saint Joseph Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · Saint Joseph Highway
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Turn right onto South Creyts Road
2727 ft · 1 min · South Creyts Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 496 East: Lansing
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2577 ft · 2 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 Middleville and Lansing.
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.
East Brown Road
Turn right onto East Brown Road
10 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Middleville and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middleville to Lansing?
The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Sunfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Middleville and 38.8 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middleville and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Sunfield
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 Sunfield.
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middleville and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 46.03 mi (74.08 km).
#1 Middleville
Village in Michigan
| Population | 3,510 |
| Coordinates | 42.7130900, -85.4619600 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
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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