How far is Northfield, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Northfield, MI to Lansing, MI is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
Village located in Livingston County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Lansing.
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Start on East Joy Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Joy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitmore Lake Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Whitmore Lake Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Territorial Road
1158 ft · 20 sec · North Territorial Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Territorial Road
20 m · 3 sec · North Territorial Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Territorial Road
112 m · 7 sec · North Territorial Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 23 North: Flint
59 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 23 North: Flint
851 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing
1893 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
1555 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1463 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1488 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 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 Northfield 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 West
Keep slight left
38.9 mi · 00h 42m
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 Northfield and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Lansing?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Fowlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Northfield and 31.3 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northfield and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Fowlerville
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 Fowlerville.
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 50.03 mi (80.51 km).
#1 Northfield
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
| Population | 8,640 |
| Coordinates | 42.3439300, -83.7263300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.30 | $16.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
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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