How far is Taymouth, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Taymouth, MI to Lansing, MI is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
65.24 mi
01h 07m
Flight
49.29 mi
79.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.29 mi
Kilometers
79.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.24 mi
Kilometers
104.99 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Fri, May 15, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Taymouth
Fri, May 15, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taymouth
2026-05-15T04:39
Arrive Lansing
Fri, May 15, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taymouth
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
Bancroft
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Taymouth
30.9 mi
00h 33m
To Lansing
34.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seymour Road

    2614 ft · 2 min · Seymour Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Birch Run Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Birch Run Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheridan Road

    1873 ft · 52 sec · Sheridan Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Albee Road

    69 m · 4 sec · Albee Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Sheridan Road

    14.9 mi · 20 min · Sheridan Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Sheridan Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Sheridan Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Sheridan Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Sheridan Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

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

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · East Grand River Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Howard Avenue

    913 ft · 27 sec · North Howard Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2147 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

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

    3233 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sheridan Road
31.1 mi · 48%
Sheridan Road
15.2 mi · 23%
BL I 69
6.77 mi · 10%
East Birch Run Road
2.94 mi · 5%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.85 mi · 3%
North Sheridan Avenue
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Sheridan Road

Merge slight left

27.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bancroft
00h 33m from Taymouth
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Taymouth and Partly Cloudy near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Bancroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Taymouth and 34.4 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Taymouth and Partly Cloudy near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Bancroft

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bancroft, 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 Bancroft.

RAIL

Durand Union Station

7 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

16 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Flint station

37 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

East Lansing station

39 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taymouth and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 49.29 mi (79.33 km).

Taymouth

#1 Taymouth

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population4,261
Coordinates43.2428000, -83.8738600
Altitude192
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: (-83.873808, 43.242733)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.71 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.6 gal · 17.42 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.78 $19.56
Premium $4.65 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.30 $12.20 $24.40

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taymouth and Lansing. The current time is 04:39:20.

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.