How far is Plainfield, MI from Lansing, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Plainfield and Lansing is 28 miles (45.06 km).

Flight distance from Plainfield, MI to Lansing, MI is 28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Plainfield, Michigan to Lansing, Michigan is: 36.6 miles (58.9 km) by car.

Driving from Plainfield to Lansing will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.

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#1 Plainfield

Charter township in Kent County, Michigan

Population 3719
GPS Coordinates 42°29'49"N 84°6'27"W
Latitude 42.4969800
Longitude -84.1074600
Altitude 291
Country United States
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#2 Lansing

The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County. It is located on the Grand River in central Michigan. Lansing is known for its many government buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Michigan Historical Museum and the Michigan State Capitol.

Population 112640
GPS Coordinates 42°43'57"N 84°33'20"W
Latitude 42.7325300
Longitude -84.5555300
Altitude 260
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Plainfield and Lansing

The distance between Plainfield and Lansing is 59 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 39 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Plainfield and Lansing. The current time is 10:09:03.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.89 liters (1.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Plainfield and Lansing.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Plainfield to Lansing is $4.33 (diesel $5.56).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $4.33 $4.98 $5.62 $5.56

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Plainfield and Lansing (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Plainfield 31.49 miles (51 km)

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Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Plainfield 71.39 miles (115 km)

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Driving distance from Flint, MI to Plainfield 59.35 miles (96 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Plainfield 104.88 miles (169 km)

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Driving distance from Livonia, MI to Plainfield 50.84 miles (82 km)

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Driving distance from Macomb, MI to Plainfield 88.58 miles (143 km)

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