How far is Pulaski, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Pulaski, MI to Lansing, MI is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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 00h 58m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pulaski and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski and Lansing.
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Start on Pulaski Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Spring Arbor Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Turn straight onto M-60
2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
2366 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 127 North: Lansing
134 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
32.7 mi · 35 min
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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 Pulaski and Lansing.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
32.6 mi · 00h 35m
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 Pulaski and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pulaski to Lansing?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Leslie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Pulaski and 27.8 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pulaski and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Leslie
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 Leslie.
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 42.89 mi (69.03 km).
#1 Pulaski
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 2,092 |
| Coordinates | 42.1150400, -84.6424600 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
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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