How far is Waverly, MI from Lansing, MI?

Fastest route

Here are some tips and suggestions for your trip from Waverly, Michigan 48917 to Lansing, Michigan:

Directions

  1. 🚗 Take I-69BL/W Saginaw St heading east toward Iris Ave.
  2. 🍔 Pass by KFC (on the right in 0.4 mi).
  3. 🚦 After 3.3 miles, turn right onto N Walnut St.
  4. 🚦 Drive for 0.6 miles and then turn left onto W Allegan St.
  5. 🚦 Proceed for 407 feet and turn right onto Townsend St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚦 Keep an eye on traffic conditions, and take the fastest route available.
  • 🛣️ Follow I-69BL/W Saginaw St for most of the journey.
  • 🕓 The estimated travel time is 8 minutes for 4.0 miles.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the trip.
  • 🚗 Observe the speed limits and drive safely.
  • 🚧 Be prepared for any road closures or detours.
  • 📍 Familiarize yourself with the destination to avoid getting lost.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.15 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.34 mi
5.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.34 mi
Kilometers
5.38 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.15 mi
Kilometers
6.68 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM EDT
Return by in Waverly
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Lansing
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Edgemont Park
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Waverly
2.1 mi
00h 04m
To Lansing
2.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dornet Drive

    108 m · 17 sec · Dornet Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Drive

    590 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Saginaw Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Saginaw Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1528 ft · 31 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1481 ft · 39 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Allegan Street

    3135 ft · 1 min · West Allegan Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
219.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Saginaw Street
1.83 mi · 44%
West Saginaw Highway
0.98 mi · 24%
West Allegan Street
0.59 mi · 14%
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.29 mi · 7%
North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.28 mi · 7%
Elmwood Drive
0.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Saginaw Street

Continue on West Saginaw Street

1.83 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
3.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgemont Park
00h 04m from Waverly
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waverly and Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Edgemont Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Waverly and 2.1 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waverly and Sunny near Lansing.

Stop Ideas Near Edgemont Park

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

44 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

53 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

57 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 3.34 mi (5.38 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

Population2,537
Coordinates42.7392000, -84.6208100
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: Dornet Drive (-84.620775, 42.739201)
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.55 L · about $0.57
Round trip
$1.13
0.3 gal · 1.1 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.57 $1.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.64 $1.28
Premium $4.65 $0.70 $1.40
Diesel $5.30 $0.80 $1.59

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 Waverly and Lansing. The current time is 20:38:05.

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.