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Trip from Lansing, MI to Albion, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

40 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Albion, MI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 40-mile drive from Lansing to Albion in Michigan's Midwest region is easily managed as a day trip, taking just over an hour to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Eaton Rapids Road, North Michigan Road, and South Clinton Trail, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $6 for this short journey. The route is a great option for a quick excursion, allowing plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you choose to spend your time. It's a simple, no-fuss drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eaton Rapids Road 12.6 mi 18m
North Michigan Road 9.8 mi 14m
South Clinton Trail 4.9 mi 6m
South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard 4.5 mi 7m
East Michigan Avenue 2.5 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.5 mi 3m
Main Street 1 mi 1m
South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Eaton Rapids Road — 12.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Albion, MI.

1

Start on Townsend Street

22 ft · 6 sec · Townsend Street
2

Turn left onto West Allegan Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Allegan Street
3

Turn right onto CL

80 ft · 1 sec · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4

Keep slight left at fork

392 ft · 9 sec
5

Turn left onto CL

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
6

Continue on M 99

4.5 mi · 7 min · South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
7

Continue on M 99

0.9 mi · 1 min · Eaton Rapids Road
8

Continue on M 99

9.8 mi · 14 min · North Michigan Road
9

Continue on M 99

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Michigan Street
10

Continue on M 99

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Canal Street
11

Turn left onto M 50; M 99

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
12

Continue on M 50; M 99

4.9 mi · 6 min · South Clinton Trail
13

Continue on M 50; M 99

476 ft · 9 sec · Clinton Road
14

Turn right onto M 99

3.8 mi · 5 min · Eaton Rapids Road
15

Continue on M 99

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
16

Turn left onto M 99

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Maple Street
17

Continue on M 99

7.9 mi · 11 min · Eaton Rapids Road
18

Continue on I 94 BL; M 99

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
19

Turn left onto M 99

0.3 mi · 25 sec · North Superior Street
20

Arrive at destination

M 99

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Eaton Rapids, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eaton Rapids, MI

20 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

Homer, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eaton Rapids, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20 miles from Lansing, 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.7 — 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 | West Allegan Street

Turn left onto West Allegan Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
24 mi into trip | ~38m in | M 99 / Eaton Rapids Road

Turn right onto M 99 / Eaton Rapids Road

Navigation decision point

4
28.8 mi into trip | ~45m in | M 99 / Maple Street

Turn left onto M 99 / Maple Street

Navigation decision point

4
39.7 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | M 99 / North Superior Street

Turn left onto M 99 / North Superior Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.25 one way

$12.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.87 $13.73
premium $4.89 $7.70 $15.40
diesel $5.61 $8.83 $17.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.50 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Lansing, MI

Late night in Lansing on Sunday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 14 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:10PM EDT until April 18 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 9:03PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Albion, MI

Late night in Albion on Sunday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 2m 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?

The character of this drive is decidedly turn-heavy and local, meaning you'll be navigating a series of connecting roads rather than a continuous highway. With a 0% highway share, expect a more relaxed pace as you traverse through the Michigan landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles on Eaton Rapids Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the next turn. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be frequently adjusting your course, making it feel more like exploring smaller towns and rural areas than a high-speed transit.

Only 0% 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: 12.6 mi on Eaton Rapids Road.

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 early in the drive near West Allegan Street.

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 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Allegan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24 miles (M 99 / Eaton Rapids Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,001 ft 853 ft

Total Climb

215 ft

Total Descent

116 ft

Highest Point

1,001 ft

~37.1 mi in

Elevation Range

147 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 40 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Eaton Rapids Road. 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 (West Allegan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24 miles (M 99 / Eaton Rapids Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albion, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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