Origin
Batavia, MI
Afternoon in Batavia on Tuesday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Batavia, MI to Lansing, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
76 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Batavia, MI
Eddy Powito
Trip Overview
This 74.1-mile drive from Batavia to Lansing, Michigan, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it keeps you within the Midwest region, traversing familiar Michigan landscapes. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $11, making it an economical choice for a short excursion. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including West Chicago Road and West Chicago Street, before merging onto I-69 North for a portion of the trip. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route offers flexibility for departure times and minimal need for extended breaks.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 37 mi | 39m |
| I 69 BL | 24.8 mi | 27m |
| I 496 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| West Chicago Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| West Chicago Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Batavia Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Malcolm X Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 37 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batavia, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on North Batavia Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Batavia Road
2
Turn right onto US 12
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chicago Road
3
Continue on US 12
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Chicago Street
4
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 69 BL
Toward I 69 North: Lansing
5
Continue on I 69; I 94 BL
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 69; I 94 BL
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 95
Toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
7
Continue on I 496
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 496
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
9
Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Malcolm X Street
10
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
11
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
12
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
13
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38 miles from Batavia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 76 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 69 BL
Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward I 69 North: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 69 North: Lansing
5
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 95
Toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
5
74.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
4
75.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
76 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.88 one way
$23.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.05 | $26.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.63 | $29.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lansing, MI
Afternoon in Lansing on Tuesday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Bellevue, MI
38 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 74.1-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the majority of the trip, interspersed with a segment on I-69 North. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a significant factor due to the frequent changes in direction and road types. This profile means you'll be adjusting your speed and attention more often than on a highway-centric route, offering a more engaged driving experience as you move from Batavia to Lansing.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 69 BL. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near I 69 BL.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lansing, MI
Full guide →Lansing is a pleasant city, and as Michigan's state capital, it is home to many government offices. Downtown Lansing has a historic shopping district amidst the campus of Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 76 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lansing, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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