How far is Millbrook, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Millbrook, MI to Lansing, MI is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.05 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.4 mi
100.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.4 mi
Kilometers
100.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.05 mi
Kilometers
136.88 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Millbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millbrook
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millbrook
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
Ithaca
MI

City in Michigan

From Millbrook
44.7 mi
00h 42m
To Lansing
40.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest County Line Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Southwest County Line Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Remus Road

    14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Broomfield Road

    2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broomfield Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Mission Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Business US-127

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127

    25.3 mi · 25 min · Business US-127

  9. 9

    Continue on South Bagley Road

    5.9 mi · 7 min · South Bagley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on US-127

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US-127

  11. 11

    Continue on South Bagley Road

    3 mi · 3 min · South Bagley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US-127

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US-127

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing

    3233 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-127
29.8 mi · 35%
Business US-127
26.6 mi · 31%
West Remus Road
14 mi · 16%
South Bagley Road
8.87 mi · 10%
Southwest County Line Road
3.25 mi · 4%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US-127

Continue on US-127

28.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ithaca
00h 42m from Millbrook
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Millbrook and Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Ithaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Millbrook and 40.4 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Millbrook and Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Ithaca

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

57 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

64 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Durand Union Station

66 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millbrook and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 62.4 mi (100.42 km).

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#1 Millbrook

Township in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,123
Coordinates43.5486400, -85.0855800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Lansing

#2 Lansing

The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest County Line Road (-85.08566, 43.548639)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.52
Premium $4.65 $13.96 $27.92
Diesel $5.30 $15.91 $31.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Millbrook and Lansing. The current time is 22:58:26.

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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.