How far is Port Huron, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Port Huron, MI to Lansing, MI is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
City in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Huron and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Huron and Lansing.
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Start on the route
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Union Street
47 m · 9 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Military Street
1153 ft · 21 sec · Military Street
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Turn right onto Griswold Street
107.4 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Griswold Street
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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 Port Huron and Lansing.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Griswold Street
Turn right onto Griswold Street
107 mi · 01h 50m
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 Port Huron and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Huron to Lansing?
The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Davison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Port Huron and 63.8 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Huron and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Davison
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 Davison.
Flint station
Lapeer station
Durand Union Station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Huron and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 109.17 mi (175.69 km).
#1 Port Huron
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 28,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.9708600, -82.4249100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
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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