How far is Stambaugh, Iron River, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Stambaugh, Iron River, MI to Lansing, MI is about 462.5 miles (744.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stambaugh, Iron River and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stambaugh, Iron River and Lansing.
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Start on Holly Street
17 m · 4 sec · Holly Street
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Turn right onto Stambaugh Avenue
1139 ft · 44 sec · Stambaugh Avenue
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Turn left onto Diamond Street
1561 ft · 55 sec · Diamond Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1166 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on North Lay Avenue
1990 ft · 55 sec · North Lay Avenue
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Turn right onto West Adams Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · West Adams Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
116 m · 12 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Superior Avenue
12.8 mi · 19 min · Superior Avenue
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Turn right
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
41.2 mi · 56 min
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Turn left onto C Road
1232 ft · 21 sec · C Road
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Turn right onto 17th Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road
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Continue on G Road
1.5 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on 18th Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I Road
1237 ft · 19 sec · I Road
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Continue on 18th Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County 426 M.5 Road
2005 ft · 55 sec · County 426 M.5 Road
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Continue on County Road 426 M.5 Road
2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road
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Turn right onto US-2/US-41/M-35
639 ft · 12 sec · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Take the exit slight left toward US 2 East, US 41 North, M 35 North
57 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto US-2/US-41/M-35
45.1 mi · 54 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 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 Stambaugh, Iron River and Lansing.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 127
Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
137 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Stambaugh, Iron River and Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stambaugh, Iron River to Lansing?
The road trip is about 462.5 miles (744.3 km) and usually takes 07h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mackinaw City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.2 miles from Stambaugh, Iron River and 231.3 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.54 one way or $123.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stambaugh, Iron River and Lansing, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stambaugh, Iron River and Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Mackinaw City
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 Mackinaw City.
Mackinaw City, Michigan
St. Ignace, Michigan
Cheboygan, MI
Pellston, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stambaugh, Iron River and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 306.37 mi (493.06 km).
#1 Stambaugh, Iron River
City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,215 |
| Coordinates | 46.0810700, -88.6270800 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| 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: 744 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 46m |
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 | $61.54 | $123.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $69.41 | $138.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $75.95 | $151.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $86.56 | $173.12 |
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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