Origin
Jerome, MI
Late night in Jerome on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jerome, 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 13m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jerome, MI
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Trip Overview
This 59.2-mile drive from Jerome to Lansing, Michigan, is an easy one-day adventure, taking just about 1 hour and 13 minutes. Focusing primarily on highways, this route is a straightforward option for a quick trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, it's an affordable journey through the Midwest. You'll spend about 63% of your time on highways, making for a generally efficient drive. There are no specific overnight stops recommended, so you can easily complete this in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BUS US 127 | 32.7 mi | 35m |
| Moscow Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| M-60 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Spring Arbor Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Chicago Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| I 94 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Jerome Road North | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
BUS US 127
— 32.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jerome, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Jerome Road North
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Jerome Road North
2
Turn left onto US 12
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Chicago Road
3
Turn right onto Moscow Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Moscow Road
4
Merge onto M 60
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Spring Arbor Road
5
Turn straight onto M 60
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
M-60
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
7
Merge onto I 94
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 138
Toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson
9
Keep slight left at fork
441 ft
·
11 sec
Toward US 127 North: Lansing
10
Turn straight onto BUS US 127; M 50
33 mi
·
35 min
·
BUS US 127; M 50
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 496
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
13
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
14
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
15
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
16
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Jerome, 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 20.6 and 58.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
6
23 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 138
Toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 127 North: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 127 North: Lansing
5
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
I 496 / Ransom E Olds Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 496 / Ransom E Olds Freeway toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
5
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.26 one way
$18.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy then Widespread Fog
NNW 3 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
63°F
Mason, MI
30 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
7 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 13m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 59.2-mile trip, with 63% of the journey on these types of roads. You'll encounter BUS US 127 as a primary artery, where the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 32.7 miles. The route blends highway efficiency with some travel on local roads like Moscow Road and M-60. This mix means you'll experience periods of faster travel interspersed with more localized driving, offering a varied feel behind the wheel.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on BUS US 127.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on BUS US 127 and Moscow Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Between Jerome, MI and Lansing, MI, road signs point toward M 50: Lansing and Jackson.
M 50: Lansing
23 mi in
|
~32m
Jackson
23 mi in
|
~32m
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 13m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on BUS US 127. 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 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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