How far is Volinia, MI from Lansing, MI?

The driving distance from Volinia, MI to Lansing, MI is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.36 mi
01h 47m
Flight
87.07 mi
140.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.07 mi
Kilometers
140.13 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.36 mi
Kilometers
175.99 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Wed, May 6, 4:51 PM EDT
Return by in Volinia
Wed, May 6, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Volinia
2026-05-06T15:03
Arrive Lansing
Wed, May 6, 4:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Volinia
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
Battle Creek
MI

The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.

From Volinia
54.7 mi
00h 53m
To Lansing
54.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gards Prairie Road

    80 m · 6 sec · Gards Prairie Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marcellus Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Marcellus Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 216

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 216

  5. 5

    Continue on M 216

    6.6 mi · 9 min · M 216

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US-131

    5.5 mi · 6 min · US-131

  7. 7

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

    871 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 38 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street

    1045 ft · 30 sec · West Malcolm X Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2577 ft · 2 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 Volinia and Lansing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
36.4 mi · 33%
I 94 East
34.3 mi · 31%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 8%
Marcellus Highway
7.48 mi · 7%
M 216
6.57 mi · 6%
I 496
5.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Creek
00h 53m from Volinia
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Volinia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Battle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Volinia and 54.6 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Volinia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

1 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

33 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Albion station

36 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

64 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Volinia and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 87.07 mi (140.13 km).

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#1 Volinia

Township in Cass County, Michigan

Population1,089
Coordinates42.0117100, -85.9547300
Altitude262
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: Gards Prairie Road (-85.954078, 42.011714)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.61 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Volinia and Lansing. The current time is 15:03:12.

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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.