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Trip from Lansing, MI to Aurelius, MI

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

Drive Time

29m

Distance

15.4 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

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Downtown Aurelius, MI, MI

Aurelius, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Lansing to Aurelius, you are looking at a straightforward 15.4-mile journey. This local drive typically takes about 29 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via East Michigan Avenue, South Cedar Street, and Aurelius Road to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of approximately $2, the trip is highly economical and requires no overnight stays. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, you will remain in the familiar terrain of central Michigan throughout your travels. It is an ideal route for those seeking a simple, efficient commute between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Aurelius Road 8.5 mi 17m
South Cedar Street 6.3 mi 10m
East Michigan Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
West Allegan Street 0.2 mi <1m
Washington Square South <0.1 mi <1m
Townsend Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Aurelius Road — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Aurelius Road — 8.5 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Townsend Street

22 ft · 3 sec · Townsend Street
2

Turn right onto West Allegan Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Allegan Street
3

Turn left onto Washington Square South

339 ft · 11 sec · Washington Square South
4

Enter roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue

20 ft · 1 sec · East Michigan Avenue
5

Continue on East Michigan Avenue

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto I 96 BL; CL

6.3 mi · 10 min · South Cedar Street
7

Turn right onto Aurelius Road

8.5 mi · 17 min · Aurelius Road
8

Arrive at destination

South Aurelius Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Allegan Street

Turn right onto West Allegan Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Washington Square South

Turn left onto Washington Square South

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Michigan Avenue

Enter roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Michigan Avenue

Slight right onto East Michigan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 96 BL; CL / South Cedar Street

Turn right onto I 96 BL; CL / South Cedar Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.41 one way

$4.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.64 $5.29
premium $4.89 $2.96 $5.93
diesel $5.61 $3.40 $6.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Lansing, MI

Afternoon in Lansing on Sunday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 mph 79% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Aurelius, MI

Afternoon in Aurelius on Sunday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

24 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

29m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. The experience is defined by local roads that demand your full attention, particularly as you navigate the transition through the surrounding area. You will spend the longest uninterrupted portion of your journey on Aurelius Road, which spans 8.5 miles. Because the road lacks the monotony of a highway, you will find the character of the drive shifts constantly as you move between city streets and rural-leaning local roads. Keep your hands on the wheel and be prepared for the frequent turns that define this 29-minute navigation.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Aurelius Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 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 0.2 miles (Washington Square South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Michigan Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m 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 8.5 miles on Aurelius 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 0.2 miles (Washington Square South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Michigan Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aurelius, 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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