Origin
Burton, MI
Late night in Burton on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, 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 8m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, MI
BREAKS OUT
Trip Overview
Connecting Burton to Lansing, this 56.8-mile drive is a straightforward Midwestern journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Because the trip is short and efficient, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than requiring an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for the entire excursion. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, I-69 BL, and the Ransom E. Olds Freeway, making it a reliable choice for commuters or travelers moving between these two Michigan cities. Since both locations are firmly within the Midwest, the transition is seamless and familiar.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 43.6 mi | 44m |
| I 69 BL | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| Lippincott Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Center Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 127 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Amy Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 43.6 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
2
Turn left onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lippincott Boulevard
3
Turn right onto South Center Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Center Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 69 West
5
Merge onto I 69
44 mi
·
44 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: East Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 127 South
10
Merge onto US 127
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 127
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 496
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
14
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
15
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
16
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
17
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Burton, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 45.8 and 56.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
45.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 69 BL
Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward BL I 69: East Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward BL I 69: East Lansing
6
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
North Howard Avenue
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
5
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
5
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.88 one way
$17.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Perry, MI
28 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
1 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 8m 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 highly efficient, highway-focused experience with 93% of your travel spent on high-speed roads. The route features a significant 43.6-mile stretch along the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While the drive is primarily an interstate grind, the shift from the industrial landscape of Burton toward the capital city of Lansing keeps the pace steady. You won't encounter technical mountain passes or winding rural lanes here; instead, you get a consistent, predictable flow that allows you to maintain highway speeds for the vast majority of the hour-long trip.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.6 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I 69 BL. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in near I 69 BL.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.8 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles (North Howard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burton, MI to Lansing, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bl I 69: East Lansing along the way.
Bl I 69: East Lansing
45.8 mi in
|
~50m
|
via I 69 BL
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.6 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lansing, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 45.8 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles (North Howard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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