Origin
Belmont, MI
Late night in Belmont on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmont, MI to Lansing, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
69.6 mi
112 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmont, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Belmont to Lansing, you can expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 69.6 miles. Clocking in at around 1 hour and 24 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-96, supplemented by sections of East Beltline Avenue Northeast and West Grand River Avenue. With a modest fuel budget of about $10, this drive is as economical as it is efficient. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between these two Michigan hubs is seamless and familiar. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip makes it an easy addition to your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 51.8 mi | 55m |
| East Beltline Avenue Northeast | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| West Grand River Avenue | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West River Drive Northeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northland Drive Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Allegan Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 51.8 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Lynhurst Street Northeast
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lynhurst Street Northeast
2
Turn left onto Belmont Avenue Northeast
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Belmont Avenue Northeast
3
At end of road, turn left onto Jupiter Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Jupiter Avenue Northeast
4
Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West River Drive Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto M 44
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northland Drive Northeast
6
Continue on M 44
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 96 East: Lansing
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 96
52 mi
·
55 min
·
I 96
Toward I 96: Lansing
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 96 BL
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 96 BL
Exit 90
Toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
10
Turn left onto I 96 BL
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Grand River Avenue
11
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
12
Continue on North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
13
Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
14
Turn left onto CL
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Allegan Street
15
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
16
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Belmont, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 61 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Jupiter Avenue Northeast
At end of road, turn left onto Jupiter Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West River Drive Northeast
Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 96 East: Lansing
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 96 East: Lansing
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 96
Merge onto I 96 toward I 96: Lansing
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 96: Lansing
5
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
I 96 BL
Take the exit onto I 96 BL toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 90
Toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.88 one way
$21.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.39 | $26.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
SSE 2 to 12 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
63°F
Lowell, MI
35 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
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 69.6-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with roughly 75% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into a rhythm on I-96, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 51.8 miles. Expect a steady, interstate-heavy experience that favors speed and efficiency over winding backroads. As you transition from the initial local stretches on East Beltline Avenue and West Grand River Avenue onto the highway, the driving environment shifts from suburban flow to a consistent cruising pace. It is a functional, no-nonsense route designed to get you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.8 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and East Beltline Avenue Northeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Jupiter Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Jupiter Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West River Drive Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.8 miles on I 96. 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 0.6 miles (Jupiter Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West River Drive Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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