How far is Tompkins, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Tompkins, MI to Lansing, MI is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tompkins and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tompkins and Lansing.
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Start on Tompkins Road
12 m · 3 sec · Tompkins Road
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Turn right onto Woodard Road
662 ft · 20 sec · Woodard Road
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Turn right onto Clinton Road
7 mi · 10 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on South Clinton Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Clinton Trail
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Continue on South Main
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1385 ft · 25 sec · Canal Street
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Turn straight onto Michigan Street
2802 ft · 49 sec · Michigan Street
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Continue on South Michigan Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · South Michigan Road
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Continue on Eaton Rapids Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Eaton Rapids Road
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Continue on South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.8 mi · 8 min · South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2270 ft · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Allegan Street
3003 ft · 1 min · 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 Tompkins and Lansing.
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.
South Michigan Road
Continue on South Michigan Road
9.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tompkins 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 Tompkins to Lansing?
The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eaton Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Tompkins and 18.5 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tompkins and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Eaton Rapids
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 Eaton Rapids.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tompkins and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 24.84 mi (39.98 km).
#1 Tompkins
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 2,672 |
| Coordinates | 42.3730900, -84.5416400 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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