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Trip from Lansing, MI to Bath, MI

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

Drive Time

19m

Distance

11.2 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

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

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Bath, MI

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Trip Overview

This short 11.2-mile drive from Lansing to Bath, Michigan, will only take about 19 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip within the Midwest. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this route is an easy addition to your travel plans. It's not a day trip requiring an overnight stay, but rather a straightforward local journey. You'll primarily navigate through local roads, with only about 9% on highways. Expect a drive with frequent turns as you transition between East State Road, Chandler Road, and North Larch Street. This route is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a quick errand.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East State Road 3 mi 4m
Chandler Road 1.9 mi 2m
North Larch Street 1.8 mi 3m
Clark Road 1.8 mi 3m
Old US-27 1 mi 1m
North East Street 0.7 mi 1m
East Michigan Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Webster Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East State Road — 3 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Bath, 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

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto I 96 BL

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Larch Street
7

Continue on I 96 BL

443 ft · 9 sec · North Larch Street
8

Keep slight left at fork onto North Larch Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Larch Street
9

Continue on North East Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North East Street
10

Continue on OLD US-27

1.0 mi · 1 min · OLD US-27
11

Turn right onto East State Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · East State Road
12

At end of road, turn left onto Chandler Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Road
13

Turn right onto Clark Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Clark Road
14

Turn left onto Webster Road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Webster Road
15

Arrive at destination

Webster Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.2 — 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
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 96 BL / North Larch Street

Turn left onto I 96 BL / North Larch Street

Navigation decision point

5
7.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | Chandler Road

At end of road, turn left onto Chandler Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.75 one way

$3.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.92 $3.85
premium $4.89 $2.16 $4.31
diesel $5.61 $2.47 $4.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.18 $0.54
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.98 $0.45
EV Truck/SUV 4.5 0 $1.57 $0.72

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Lansing, MI

Late night in Lansing on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny

S 1 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 5:33AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 5:09AM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Bath, MI

Late night in Bath on Sunday

Local time

1:57 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

11 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

19m 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?

Get ready for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this short 11.2-mile journey. While only 9% of the route involves highway driving, the majority will be on local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 3 miles on East State Road, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. The road personality shifts as you navigate through different local thoroughfares, requiring your attention to stay on course. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's a more engaged drive through familiar terrain.

Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on East State Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.

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 11.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 (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 19m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3 miles on East State 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 Bath, 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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