How far is Wyandotte, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from Wyandotte, MI to Lansing, MI is about 508.5 miles (818.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.7 miles (574.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mackinac County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wyandotte and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyandotte and Lansing.
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Start on Poyhonen Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Poyhonen Road
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Turn right
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
27.8 mi · 39 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
57 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28
35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28
31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
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Continue on Marquette Bypass
1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Front Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Continue on US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28
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Turn left onto M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1488 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 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 Wyandotte and Lansing.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 127
Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
137 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Wyandotte and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wyandotte to Lansing?
The road trip is about 508.5 miles (818.4 km) and usually takes 08h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brevort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254 miles from Wyandotte and 254.6 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.7 miles (574.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 151.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.69 one way or $135.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Wyandotte and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Brevort
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 Brevort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wyandotte and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 356.74 mi (574.11 km).
#1 Wyandotte
Town in Michigan, USA
| Population | 24,707 |
| Coordinates | 46.8899300, -88.8754100 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 818 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 20m |
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 | $67.69 | $135.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $76.34 | $152.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $83.54 | $167.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $95.21 | $190.41 |
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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