How far is Springville, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Springville, MI to Lansing, MI is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.98 mi
01h 05m
Flight
52.14 mi
83.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.14 mi
Kilometers
83.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.98 mi
Kilometers
99.75 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Springville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springville
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Lansing
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tompkins
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Springville
30.9 mi
00h 32m
To Lansing
31 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Springville Highway

    45 m · 12 sec · Springville Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Monroe Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West Monroe Road

  3. 3

    Continue on M-50

    2.4 mi · 4 min · M-50

  4. 4

    Continue on Brooklyn Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Brooklyn Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Brooklyn Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Brooklyn Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East South Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East South Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 127, I 94: Lansing, Chicago

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing

    32.6 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-127 NORTH
32.9 mi · 53%
Brooklyn Road
9.27 mi · 15%
East South Street
6.05 mi · 10%
US 127
3.65 mi · 6%
West Monroe Road
3.38 mi · 5%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US-127 NORTH

Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing

32.6 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tompkins
00h 32m from Springville
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springville and Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Tompkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Springville and 31 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springville and Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Tompkins

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tompkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Jackson station

18 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

23 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

39 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

53 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springville and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 52.14 mi (83.91 km).

Springville

#1 Springville

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,815
Coordinates42.0333800, -84.1710600
Altitude285
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: Springville Highway (-84.170691, 42.033299)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springville and Lansing. The current time is 21:18:50.

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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.