How far is Ossineke, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Ossineke, MI to Lansing, MI is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ossineke and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ossineke and Lansing.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Nicholson Hill Road
35 m · 14 sec · East Nicholson Hill Road
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Turn left
50.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue on West Bay Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Continue on East Lake Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Lake Street
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Continue on North Huron Road
26.2 mi · 37 min · North Huron Road
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Continue on Center Road
1 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street
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Continue on West M-61
2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saginaw
64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
1894 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East, I 69 West: Port Huron, Lansing
976 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 West: Lansing
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
37.2 mi · 38 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: East Lansing
6.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue
1143 ft · 37 sec · East Grand River Avenue
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Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
913 ft · 27 sec · North Howard Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2147 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 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 Ossineke and Lansing.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Saginaw
Merge slight left onto Saginaw
64.5 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Ossineke and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ossineke to Lansing?
The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Ossineke and 110.6 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Ossineke and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaver.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Tawas City, MI
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ossineke and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 159.85 mi (257.25 km).
#1 Ossineke
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.9022300, -83.4424700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.89 | $57.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.65 | $71.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
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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