How far is Suttons Bay, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Suttons Bay, MI to Lansing, MI is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Roscommon County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suttons Bay and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suttons Bay and Lansing.
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Start on North Front Street
103 m · 16 sec · North Front Street
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
51 m · 12 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Saint Josephs Avenue
135 m · 15 sec · North Saint Josephs Avenue
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Continue on South West Bay Shore Drive
14.8 mi · 21 min · South West Bay Shore Drive
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Turn slight left onto South West Bay Shore Drive
29 m · 6 sec · South West Bay Shore Drive
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Turn left onto West Grandview Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Grandview Parkway
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Turn right onto North Union Street
2323 ft · 58 sec · North Union Street
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Turn left onto East Eighth Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Eighth Street
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Turn right onto South Garfield Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Garfield Avenue
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Continue on North Garfield Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Garfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Garfield Road
22 m · 4 sec · South Garfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Garfield Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · South Garfield Road
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Turn left onto Voice Road
2 mi · 3 min · Voice Road
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Continue on Clark Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East M 113
8.7 mi · 12 min · East M 113
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Merge slight left onto US 131
1.6 km · 1 min · US 131
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Continue on North US 131 Highway
22.9 mi · 24 min · North US 131 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare
2357 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East M-115 Highway
34.9 mi · 48 min · East M-115 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue on South Bagley Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
1.4 mi · 2 min · US-127
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Continue on South Bagley Road
3 mi · 3 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
28.4 mi · 29 min · US-127
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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 Suttons Bay 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.
US 10 East
Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Suttons Bay and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suttons Bay to Lansing?
The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Suttons Bay and 96.5 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.94 one way or $59.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Suttons Bay and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Lake
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 Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suttons Bay and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 164.37 mi (264.53 km).
#1 Suttons Bay
Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 617 |
| Coordinates | 44.9766700, -85.6506400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $4.34 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $34.64 | $69.29 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $38.76 | $77.53 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $45.60 | $91.19 |
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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