How far is Pine Grove, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Pine Grove, MI to Lansing, MI is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
95.34 mi
01h 34m
Flight
71.5 mi
115.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.5 mi
Kilometers
115.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.34 mi
Kilometers
153.43 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Grove
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Grove
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
Brownlee Park
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Pine Grove
48.2 mi
00h 47m
To Lansing
47.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
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 Pine Grove and Lansing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Grove and Lansing.

  1. 1

    Start on 32nd Street

    2601 ft · 2 min · 32nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kalamazoo Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Kalamazoo Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 388

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 388

  4. 4

    Continue on West D Avenue

    5.4 mi · 7 min · West D Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 South, M 43 West: Kalamazoo

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on BUS US-131

    4.8 mi · 5 min · BUS US-131

  8. 8

    Continue on North Westnedge Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westnedge Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto King Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Business Spur I-94

  13. 13

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

    871 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street

    1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2577 ft · 2 min · South Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Grove 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
36.4 mi · 38%
Business Spur I-94
13.7 mi · 14%
I 94 East
13.7 mi · 14%
I 496
5.6 mi · 6%
West D Avenue
5.44 mi · 6%
BUS US-131
4.77 mi · 5%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownlee Park
00h 47m from Pine Grove
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine Grove and Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Grove to Lansing?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Brownlee Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Pine Grove and 47.2 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Grove and Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Brownlee Park

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

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

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Albion station

33 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

36 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Jackson station

62 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Grove and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 71.5 mi (115.07 km).

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#1 Pine Grove

Township in Van Buren County, Michigan

Population2,934
Coordinates42.3539200, -85.8628000
Altitude240
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: 32nd Street (-85.862449, 42.353915)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 Pine Grove and Lansing. The current time is 23:00:10.

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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.