How far is Vicksburg, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Vicksburg, MI to Lansing, MI is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vicksburg and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vicksburg and Lansing.
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Start on West Prairie Street
783 ft · 27 sec · West Prairie Street
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Turn left onto North Richardson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Richardson Street
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Continue on East V Avenue
130 m · 14 sec · East V Avenue
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Turn left onto Sprinkle Road
9.3 mi · 16 min · Sprinkle Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-94 EAST: Detroit
2340 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing
2027 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35.5 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2577 ft · 2 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 Vicksburg 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.
I 69 North
Merge slight left
35.5 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg to Lansing?
The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Vicksburg and 40.9 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vicksburg and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vicksburg and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 65.38 mi (105.22 km).
#1 Vicksburg
Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.1200500, -85.5327800 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
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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