How far is Mottville, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Mottville, MI to Lansing, MI is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.3 mi
01h 52m
Flight
89.05 mi
143.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.05 mi
Kilometers
143.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.3 mi
Kilometers
179.12 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Mottville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mottville
2026-04-17T22:46
Arrive Lansing
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mottville
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
Battle Creek
MI

The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.

From Mottville
55.6 mi
00h 56m
To Lansing
55.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street

    110 m · 21 sec · Fulton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto John Street

    64 m · 10 sec · John Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    60 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    1113 ft · 28 sec · West Chicago Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Constantine Bypass

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Constantine Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on US-131

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US-131

  8. 8

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

    871 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street

    1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2577 ft · 2 min · South Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mottville 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
36.4 mi · 33%
I 94 East
34.3 mi · 31%
US-131
16.6 mi · 15%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 8%
I 496
5.6 mi · 5%
Riverside Drive
4.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

35.5 mi · 00h 38m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Creek
00h 56m from Mottville
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mottville and Partly Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Battle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Mottville and 55.7 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mottville and Partly Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

1 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

33 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Albion station

36 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

64 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mottville and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 89.05 mi (143.31 km).

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#1 Mottville

Township in St.

Population1,429
Coordinates41.7994900, -85.7569400
Altitude232
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: Fulton Street (-85.757016, 41.799521)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.87 L · about $14.82
Round trip
$29.64
7.86 gal · 29.74 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.82 $29.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.65 $18.29 $36.58
Diesel $5.30 $20.84 $41.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mottville and Lansing. The current time is 22:46:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.