Origin
Laingsburg, MI
Late night in Laingsburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laingsburg, 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
33m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laingsburg, MI
Gupta Sahil
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Laingsburg to Lansing, you are in for a quick 22.3-mile trip that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. This drive serves as a straightforward local transit through the Midwest, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Since the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to connect these two Michigan locations. It is a practical, no-fuss commute that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Alward Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| Krepps Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| East Round Lake Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Grand River Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Meridian Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laingsburg, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Railroad Street
59 ft
·
9 sec
·
Railroad Street
2
Turn left onto East Grand River Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Grand River Road
3
Turn sharp right onto County Highway 505
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Meridian Road
4
Turn left onto Alward Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Alward Road
5
Turn left onto Krepps Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Krepps Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto East Round Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Round Lake Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
8
Merge onto US 127
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
US 127
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 496
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
12
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
13
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
14
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
15
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Grand River Road
Turn left onto East Grand River Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
County Highway 505 / Meridian Road
Turn sharp right onto County Highway 505 / Meridian Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
23 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating a mix of East Grand River Road, Meridian Road, and Alward Road. Because the path relies exclusively on local surface streets, the experience is much more hands-on and requires constant attention to turns. The road maintains a consistent pace throughout the 22.3-mile distance, lacking any long, uninterrupted stretches. You will find that the personality of this drive is dictated by its local infrastructure, keeping you engaged with the road rather than settling into a monotonous highway rhythm.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on US 127.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Grand River Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 (East Grand River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (County Highway 505 / Meridian Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 33m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on US 127. 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: near the start (East Grand River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (County Highway 505 / Meridian Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 20.5 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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