How far is Springport, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Springport, MI to Lansing, MI is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.3 mi
03h 14m
Flight
145.54 mi
234.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.54 mi
Kilometers
234.23 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.3 mi
Kilometers
315.91 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Springport
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springport
2026-04-18T06:39
Arrive Lansing
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kawkawlin
MI

Township in Bay County, Michigan

From Springport
96.2 mi
01h 37m
To Lansing
100.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springport and Lansing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springport and Lansing.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Huron Shore Road

    605 ft · 31 sec · South Lake Huron Shore Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springport Road

    137 m · 26 sec · Springport Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    29.1 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West Bay Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Lake Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Huron Road

    26.2 mi · 37 min · North Huron Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · Center Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West M-61

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Saginaw

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69: Port Huron, Lansing

    1894 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East, I 69 West: Port Huron, Lansing

    976 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 West: Lansing

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    37.2 mi · 38 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: East Lansing

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · East Grand River Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Howard Avenue

    913 ft · 27 sec · North Howard Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2147 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing

    3233 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springport and Lansing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw
72.4 mi · 37%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
37.2 mi · 19%
North Huron Road
26.2 mi · 13%
BL I 69
6.77 mi · 3%
West Huron Road
6.29 mi · 3%
East Lake Street
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw

Merge slight left onto Saginaw

64.5 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kawkawlin
01h 37m from Springport
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springport to Lansing?

The road trip is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Springport and 100.1 miles from Lansing.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kawkawlin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 3.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kawkawlin.

BUS

Bay City, MI

7 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

24 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

75 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

75 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springport and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 145.54 mi (234.23 km).

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#1 Springport

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

Population783
Coordinates44.6352900, -83.3055200
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Lansing

#2 Lansing

The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lake Huron Shore Road (-83.306118, 44.635407)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.22 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.27
13.86 gal · 52.44 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.13 $52.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.47 $58.95
Premium $4.65 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.30 $36.76 $73.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springport and Lansing. The current time is 06:39:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.