Origin
Butler, MI
Morning in Butler on Tuesday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butler, 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 19m
Distance
67.1 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler, MI
Alberto Ramírez Sobrino
Trip Overview
This straightforward 67.1-mile drive from Butler to Lansing, Michigan, will take you about 1 hour and 19 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. Primarily utilizing I-69 and I-496, this route offers a focused highway experience. You'll find it to be a practical and efficient way to travel within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 51.2 mi | 54m |
| Herricksville Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| I 496 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| North Marshall Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Malcolm X Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Allegan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clarendon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 51.2 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Clarendon Road
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
Clarendon Road
2
Turn left onto Herricksville Road
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Herricksville Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Marshall Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Marshall Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 69
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 69
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
34 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 33.5 miles from Butler, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 67.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Marshall Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Marshall Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
5
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.49 one way
$20.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Lansing on Tuesday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 19m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with an 84% highway share. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 51.2 miles on I-69, offering a consistent pace. The route predominantly uses major interstates like I-69 and I-496, suggesting a smooth, albeit potentially less varied, driving experience. This makes for a predictable journey where you can maintain steady progress for much of the 67.1 miles.
84% 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: 51.2 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Herricksville Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near North Marshall Road.
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 19m drive. You will face about 9 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 miles (North Marshall Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 60.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,014 ft
853 ft
Total Climb
117 ft
Total Descent
278 ft
Highest Point
1,014 ft
Elevation Range
161 ft
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 19m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.2 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 miles (North Marshall Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 60.3 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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