If you are planning to travel from Ferry to Lansing, expect a journey covering 141.7 miles that typically takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes to complete. This drive functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, the pace is steady and manageable. It is a straightforward connection within the Midwest, ideal for those who prefer navigating regional backroads over high-speed traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.3 miles from Ferry, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
89.6 mi
1h 36m
US 31
29.9 mi
31m
East Hayes Road
6.2 mi
8m
West Grand River Avenue
5.7 mi
8m
West Stony Lake Road
2.3 mi
3m
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.6 mi
3m
South 132nd Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
West Allegan Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 89.6 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferry, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto South 132nd Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·South 132nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto M 20
6.2 mi·8 min·East Hayes Road
4
Continue on M 20
2.3 mi·3 min·West Stony Lake Road
5
Continue on M 20
0.2 mi·18 sec·Garfield Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
7
Merge onto US 31
24 mi·24 min·US 31
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
6.3 mi·6 min·US 31
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Exit 110AToward I 96: Grand Rapids, LansingUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 96
90 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto I 96 BL
0.4 mi·48 sec·I 96 BL
Exit 90Toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
12
Turn left onto I 96 BL
5.7 mi·8 min·West Grand River Avenue
13
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
14
Continue on North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
15
Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.3 mi·39 sec·North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
16
Turn left onto CL
0.6 mi·1 min·West Allegan Street
17
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft·1 sec·Townsend Street
18
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Trip Plan
Since this route involves zero highway miles, departure timing is flexible and depends mostly on your personal preference for daytime or evening light. Because there are no designated stops on this 141.7-mile trek, be sure to fill your tank before you leave Ferry to stay within your $21 fuel budget. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the roads can make the journey feel longer than the 2-hour and 11-minute duration suggests, so plan for a few extra minutes of travel time. To make the most of the trip, ensure your GPS is updated for local road navigation, as these smaller thoroughfares can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention to the signage.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.3 miles from Ferry, MI, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.3 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lansing, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ferry, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ferry, MI
This is one driving day of about 138.7 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Ferry, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 89.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 130 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South 132nd Avenue
Turn left onto South 132nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip|~1m in|M 20 / East Hayes Road
Turn right onto M 20 / East Hayes Road
Navigation decision point
8
40.2 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 110A
Toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
5
40.4 mi into trip|~47m in|I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
130 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
$21.68 one way
$43.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.81
$47.62
premium
$4.89
$26.69
$53.38
diesel
$5.61
$30.62
$61.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.6
0
$14.56
$6.66
Efficient EV
34.7
0
$12.14
$5.55
EV Truck/SUV
55.5
0
$19.42
$8.88
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Ferry, MI
Late night
in Ferry on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lansing, MI
Late night
in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SSW 3 to 12 mph74% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 9:41PM EDT until April 13 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:34PM EDT until April 14 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
54°F
Grand Rapids, MI
69 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
2h 38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this 100% non-highway route requires your full attention as you navigate through South 132nd Avenue, East Hayes Road, and West Stony Lake Road. You will find that there is no single long stretch of road, as the path is defined by constant turns rather than uninterrupted highway miles. This personality makes the trip feel more intimate and localized, contrasting sharply with the typical experience of driving on major Michigan thoroughfares.
86% 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: 89.6 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and US 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 132nd Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 132nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (M 20 / East Hayes Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 138.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 89.6 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 132nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (M 20 / East Hayes Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lansing, MI before heading back.
