Origin
Haslett, MI
Late night in Haslett on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haslett, 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
17m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haslett, MI
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Trip Overview
This short, 9.7-mile drive from Haslett to Lansing, Michigan, is easily manageable in just 17 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a small portion on Ransom E Olds Freeway, giving it a turn-heavy local feel. With a low estimated fuel cost of $2, this route is budget-friendly for a single day. Since it's so brief and doesn't require an overnight stay, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. This drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar local experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haslett Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| East Saginaw Street Access Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 127 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Grand River Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Howard Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Allegan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Haslett Road
— 3.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haslett, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Haslett Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Haslett Road
2
Continue on East Saginaw Street Access Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Saginaw Street Access Road
3
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 127 South
6
Merge onto US 127
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 127
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 496
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
10
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
North Howard Avenue
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward US 127 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 127 South
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 14 mph
88% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this short hop between Haslett and Lansing. Only about 23% of this journey involves highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch being 3.1 miles on Haslett Road. The route will feel more like navigating through neighborhoods and connecting local streets rather than a long, open road experience. You'll likely encounter more frequent turns and varying speed limits as you transition from Haslett into the greater Lansing area.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Haslett Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near North Howard Avenue.
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 9.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.7 miles (North Howard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 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 Haslett, MI to Lansing, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
8.9 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Haslett Road. 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 5.7 miles (North Howard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 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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