How far is Moorland, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Moorland, MI to Lansing, MI is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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 Kent County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moorland and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorland and Lansing.
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Start on South Moorland Road
2414 ft · 2 min · South Moorland Road
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Turn right onto East Apple Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · East Apple Avenue
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Turn right onto South Ravenna Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Ravenna Road
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Turn left onto Mortimer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Mortimer Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2190 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on William Street
1287 ft · 31 sec · William Street
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Continue on South Ravenna Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · South Ravenna Road
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Turn left onto Wilson Road
1 mi · 1 min · Wilson Road
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Turn right onto 48th Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · 48th Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids
822 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
70.9 mi · 1 hr 16 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 Moorland 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.
I 96 East
Merge slight left
70.9 mi · 01h 16m
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 Moorland and Chance Snow Showers near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moorland to Lansing?
The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Moorland and 50.2 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moorland and Chance Snow Showers near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Grand Rapids City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowell.
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Vernon J. Ehlers Station
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Holland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moorland and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 80.09 mi (128.9 km).
#1 Moorland
Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
| Population | 1,718 |
| Coordinates | 43.2283500, -85.9878300 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
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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