Origin
Cutlerville, MI
Late night in Cutlerville on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cutlerville, 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 16m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 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 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutlerville, MI
SHVETS production
Trip Overview
This 63.1-mile drive from Cutlerville to Lansing, Michigan, is a straightforward 1 hour and 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-96 and the Paul B. Henry Freeway, with West Grand River Avenue also playing a role. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, and with no planned stops, this route is designed for efficiency. Given its relatively short distance and highway focus, it's ideal for a quick transit between these two Midwest locations without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 43.2 mi | 46m |
| Paul B. Henry Freeway | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| West Grand River Avenue | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| 68th Street Southeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Allegan Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 96 BL | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 43.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutlerville, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on A-45
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
Division Avenue South
2
Turn left onto 68th Street Southeast
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
68th Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward M-6 East: Lansing
5
Merge onto M 6
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Paul B. Henry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I-96 East: Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 96
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 96 BL
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 96 BL
Exit 90
Toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
9
Turn left onto I 96 BL
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Grand River Avenue
10
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
11
Continue on North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
12
Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
13
Turn left onto CL
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Allegan Street
14
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
15
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Cutlerville, 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 and 54.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
68th Street Southeast
Turn left onto 68th Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
M 6 / Paul B. Henry Freeway
Merge onto M 6 / Paul B. Henry Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-96 East: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-96 East: Lansing
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$9.86 one way
$19.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Portland, MI
32 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 16m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 81% of the journey utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 43.2 miles on I-96, offering a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover ground quickly. While not overly complex, the mix of interstate and significant arterial roads like West Grand River Avenue ensures you experience different driving conditions as you progress towards Lansing.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.2 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Paul B. Henry Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 68th Street Southeast.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (68th Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (M 6 / Paul B. Henry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.2 miles on I 96. 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 (68th Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (M 6 / Paul B. Henry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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