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
- 🚗 Take I-69BL/W Saginaw St heading east toward Iris Ave.
- 🍔 Pass by KFC (on the right in 0.4 mi).
- 🚦 After 3.3 miles, turn right onto N Walnut St.
- 🚦 Drive for 0.6 miles and then turn left onto W Allegan St.
- 🚦 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.
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Flight Distance
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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 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Dornet Drive
108 m · 17 sec · Dornet Drive
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Turn right onto Elmwood Drive
590 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Drive
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Turn right onto West Saginaw Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Highway
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1528 ft · 31 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1481 ft · 39 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Allegan Street
3135 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 Waverly 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgemont Park.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 3.34 mi (5.38 km).
#1 Waverly
City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.7392000, -84.6208100 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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