How far is Unadilla, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Unadilla, MI to Lansing, MI is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
42.83 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.94 mi
53.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.94 mi
Kilometers
53.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.83 mi
Kilometers
68.93 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Unadilla
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unadilla
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unadilla
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
Webberville
MI

City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

From Unadilla
21.4 mi
00h 23m
To Lansing
21.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hadley Road

    14 m · 7 sec · Hadley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kaiser Road

    99 m · 11 sec · Kaiser Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Unadilla Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Unadilla Road

  4. 4

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Doyle Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Unadilla Road

    3206 ft · 1 min · Unadilla Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Church Street

    1891 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 60 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Gregory Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Gregory Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Spears/Gregory Cutoff

    91 m · 5 sec · Spears/Gregory Cutoff

  10. 10

    Continue on Spears Road

    551 ft · 9 sec · Spears Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Plainfield Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Topping Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Topping Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stockbridge Road South

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Stockbridge Road South

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 96 West: Lansing

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1488 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unadilla 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
15 mi · 35%
Stockbridge Road South
10.4 mi · 24%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
5.26 mi · 12%
Topping Road
4.36 mi · 10%
Unadilla Road
1.79 mi · 4%
Plainfield Road
1.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Merge slight left

14.7 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webberville
00h 23m from Unadilla
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Unadilla 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 Unadilla to Lansing?

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Webberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Unadilla and 21.4 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Unadilla and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Webberville

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

27 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unadilla and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 32.94 mi (53.01 km).

Unadilla

#1 Unadilla

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

Population3,472
Coordinates42.4286500, -84.0566200
Altitude275
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: Hadley Road (-84.056672, 42.428649)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 Unadilla and Lansing. The current time is 02:27:01.

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.