How far is Quincy, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Quincy, MI to Lansing, MI is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Lansing.
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Start on East Chicago Street
13 m · 5 sec · East Chicago Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3033 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Ray Quincy Road
1300 ft · 41 sec · North Ray Quincy Road
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Turn left onto State Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto North Fremont Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Fremont Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonesville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jonesville Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 69 North
2221 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2577 ft · 2 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 Quincy and Lansing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 North
Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 01h 02m
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 Quincy and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Lansing?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Quincy and 36.5 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quincy and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Olivet
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 Olivet.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 56.99 mi (91.72 km).
#1 Quincy
Village in Branch County in the U.
| Population | 1,617 |
| Coordinates | 41.9442100, -84.8838500 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
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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