How far is Riley, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Riley, MI to Lansing, MI is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Clinton County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riley and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riley and Lansing.
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Start on West Jason Road
1.6 km · 4 min · West Jason Road
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Turn right onto South Francis Road
9.1 mi · 14 min · South Francis Road
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Turn left onto West Grand River Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1481 ft · 39 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Allegan Street
3135 ft · 1 min · 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 Riley 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.
South Francis Road
Turn right onto South Francis Road
9.08 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Riley and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riley to Lansing?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Riley and 8.9 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riley and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Wacousta
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riley and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 14.11 mi (22.71 km).
#1 Riley
Township in Clinton County, Michigan
| Population | 3,272 |
| Coordinates | 42.9150300, -84.6805400 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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