Tompkins, MI Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Tompkins, MI is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 79 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Tompkins, MI spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
104.8 mi
Clinton Township, MI
Quickest Drive
47m
Lansing, MI
Plan Around Tompkins, MI
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Tompkins, MI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Tompkins, MI
Driving from Tompkins, MI
On average, trips departing from Tompkins, MI run 79 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 36m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 105 miles (2h 7m), while the shortest is just 31 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Tompkins, MI most often head toward Clinton Township, MI (104.8 mi, 2h 7m), Grand Rapids, MI (94 mi, 1h 53m), Flint, MI (82.1 mi, 1h 40m), Dearborn, MI (81.5 mi, 1h 33m), and Lansing, MI (30.8 mi, 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MI currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 79-mile trip from Tompkins, MI, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Tompkins, MI and 2 routes heading into Tompkins, MI, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 31 to 105 miles.
The longest mapped route from Tompkins, MI covers 105 miles and takes approximately 2h 7m. Shorter options start at just 31 miles.
The average route from Tompkins, MI runs about 79 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 36m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 79-mile trip from Tompkins, MI costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Tompkins, MI include Clinton Township, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Flint, MI and Dearborn, MI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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