Origin
Hastings, MI
Morning in Hastings on Tuesday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hastings, 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 6m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hastings, MI
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Trip Overview
This 46.2-mile drive from Hastings to Lansing, Michigan, is a straightforward one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete. It's a local road journey with a minimal highway component, making it an easy excursion. You can expect to spend around $7 on fuel for this route. Since it's a relatively short drive, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The route stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points within Michigan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Mount Hope Highway | 19 mi | 26m |
| North M-43 Highway | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| I 496 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Saint Joseph Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| East Carlton Center Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Barnum Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Nixon Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Mount Hope Highway
— 19 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on West Green Street
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Green Street
2
Turn left onto M 37
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway Street
3
Continue on M 43
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
North M-43 Highway
4
Continue on M 43
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Carlton Center Road
5
Continue on M 43
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
6
Continue on M 43
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Carlton Center Road
7
Turn right onto Velte Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Velte Road
8
Turn left onto Barnum Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnum Road
9
Continue on West Mount Hope Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
West Mount Hope Highway
10
Turn left onto Nixon Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nixon Road
11
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Joseph Highway
12
Turn right onto South Creyts Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Creyts Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 496 East: Lansing
14
Merge onto I 496
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 496
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
16
Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Malcolm X Street
17
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
18
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
19
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
20
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Hastings, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 14.3 and 46.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Velte Road
Turn right onto Velte Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Barnum Road
Turn left onto Barnum Road
Navigation decision point
4
36.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Nixon Road
Turn left onto Nixon Road
Navigation decision point
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
5
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.22 one way
$14.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
78°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 12 mph
6% chance
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
14 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
1h 6m 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 on this route, with only an 8% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 19 miles along West Mount Hope Highway. The journey primarily utilizes local roads like West Mount Hope Highway and North M-43 Highway before a brief segment on I-496. This means you'll be navigating through more varied terrain and potentially experiencing more intersections and changes in speed limits compared to a pure interstate trip.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on West Mount Hope Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.3 miles in near Velte Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m 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 14.3 miles (Velte Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (Barnum Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.4 miles (Nixon Road): Navigation decision point.
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 6m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on West Mount Hope Highway. 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 14.3 miles (Velte Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (Barnum Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.4 miles (Nixon Road): Navigation decision point.
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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