Road Trips from Lansing, MI
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
78
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
27
Under 2 hours
60 total in this range
Mecosta, MI
1h 52m93.7 mi one way
Hartford, MI
1h 59m104.6 mi one way
Potterville, MI
20m13.6 mi one way
Pittsford, MI
1h 37m72.5 mi one way
Sterling Heights, MI
1h 57m101.3 mi one way
Full-day getaway
11 total in this range
Weekend trip
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Wyandotte, MI
9h 53m507.4 mi one way
Mecosta, MI
1h 52m93.7 mi one way
Hartford, MI
1h 59m104.6 mi one way
Comins, MI
3h 28m189.8 mi one way
Allendale, MI
1h 36m81.8 mi one way
Dearborn, MI
1h 46m88.2 mi one way
Royal Oak, MI
1h 39m81 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Peak fall foliage — plan late-September through mid-October.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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