Origin
Corunna, MI
Late night in Corunna on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corunna, 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
47m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corunna, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Corunna and Lansing, this 40.1-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 41 minutes behind the wheel, making it a quick and efficient transition between these two Midwestern Michigan communities. With a minimal fuel budget of roughly $6, this route is highly economical for travelers who prefer to keep costs low. Since the entire trip takes less than an hour, there is no need to plan for overnight accommodations or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 17.4 mi | 17m |
| I 69 BL | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| South State Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| Grand River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Shiawassee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 127 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 17.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corunna, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on East Corunna Avenue
44 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Corunna Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Shiawassee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Shiawassee Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on South State Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Road
4
Turn left onto Grand River Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand River Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 69
7
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.
8
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 127 South
11
Merge onto US 127
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 127
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 496
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
15
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
16
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
17
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
18
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Corunna, 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 0 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Shiawassee Street
Turn left onto North Shiawassee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
31.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
North Howard Avenue
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
34.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
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
47m 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?
This trip is defined by its local character rather than high-speed highway travel, as it maintains a 0% highway share throughout the duration. You will navigate a turn-heavy path primarily using North Shiawassee Street, South State Road, and Grand River Road. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, you will not encounter any long, uninterrupted highway stretches; in fact, the longest stretch on any single road is 0 miles on North Shiawassee Street. Expect a driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition through these winding local corridors. The lack of interstate miles ensures a steady, grounded pace that feels quite different from a typical freeway commute.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 69 BL. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Shiawassee Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Shiawassee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles (North Howard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
903 ft
744 ft
Total Climb
192 ft
Total Descent
83 ft
Highest Point
903 ft
~20.4 mi in
Elevation Range
159 ft
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 Corunna, MI to Lansing, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bl I 69: East Lansing along the way.
Bl I 69: East Lansing
24.7 mi in
|
~28m
|
via I 69 BL
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on I 69. 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: near the start (North Shiawassee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles (North Howard Avenue): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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