Road Trips from Lansing, MI
Planning a weekend escape from Lansing? Your options lean towards shorter, mostly highway drives through flat terrain, ideal for a quick day trip. You've got a cluster of destinations around the 1.5-2 hour mark, perfect for a spontaneous outing. While most routes don't feature parks directly on the path, a few options bring you closer to areas with park access, adding a touch of nature to your drive.
Total Routes
123
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
75
Under 2 hours
70 total in this range
Plainwell, MI
1h 41m79.1 mi one way
Montrose, MI
1h 9m54.3 mi one way
Pine Grove, MI
1h 58m94.4 mi one way
Lockport, MI
1h 43m77.4 mi one way
Porter, MI
1h 26m66.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
32 total in this range
Kingston, MI
2h 11m107.7 mi one way
For a slightly longer trip, Kingston is 107.7 miles and takes about 2.2 hours. This route mixes highway and surface roads, offering a bit more variety than purely highway options. It boasts a high drive score of 9 and includes park access, making it stand out.
Tawas City, MI
3h 10m160.1 mi one way
Armada, MI
2h 6m105.4 mi one way
Ellington, MI
2h 16m108.9 mi one way
Bertrand, MI
2h 44m134.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
16 total in this range
Leroy, MI
4h 31m249 mi one way
West Ishpeming, MI
7h 43m409.5 mi one way
Newberry, MI
5h 25m302.4 mi one way
Selma, MI
7h 10m380.7 mi one way
Charlevoix, MI
4h 1m213.8 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Wyandotte, MI
9h 53m507.4 mi one way
Allouez, MI
9h 56m509.5 mi one way
Republic, MI
8h 7m428.9 mi one way
Watersmeet, MI
9h 26m491.2 mi one way
Sagola, MI
8h 12m432.9 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Wyandotte, MI
9h 53m507.4 mi one way
Leroy, MI
4h 31m249 mi one way
Kingston, MI
2h 11m107.7 mi one way
Tawas City, MI
3h 10m160.1 mi one way
Wyandotte, MI
9h 53m507.4 mi one way
Tawas City, MI
3h 10m160.1 mi one way
Newberry, MI
5h 25m302.4 mi one way
Charlevoix, MI
4h 1m213.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With flat terrain and potential park access on some routes, spring drives offer clear roads and the beginnings of green scenery. Consider trips with park access for early blooming wildflowers.
Summer
Flat terrain makes for easy summer cruising. Routes with park access are ideal for enjoying warmer weather and outdoor activities on your day trip.
Fall
The flat terrain is consistent year-round. Routes with park access could provide opportunities to see autumn foliage during your drive.
Winter
Flat terrain means predictable driving conditions. Most routes are primarily highway, suitable for winter travel, though park access might be less appealing depending on weather.
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