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Trip from Lansing, MI to Bellevue, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

35.1 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

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Downtown Lansing, MI, MI

Lansing, MI

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Downtown Bellevue, MI, MI

Bellevue, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lansing, MI to Bellevue, MI covers 35.1 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, Lansing Road, Butterfield Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 21.7 mi 23m
Lansing Road 6.5 mi 9m
Butterfield Highway 3.2 mi 5m
Ransom E Olds Freeway 0.6 mi <1m
South Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
South Walnut Street 0.4 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
West Saint Joseph Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 21.7 mi, about 23m

Traffic on I-69

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,117 veh/hr typical · worst 1,411

Quietest

2 AM

~93 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

12×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 13 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Townsend Street

22 ft · 6 sec · Townsend Street
2

Turn left onto West Allegan Street

412 ft · 15 sec · West Allegan Street
3

Turn left onto South Walnut Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Walnut Street
4

Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Saint Joseph Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 496 West
6

Merge onto I 496

0.6 mi · 35 sec · Ransom E Olds Freeway
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward Lansing Road
8

Continue on West Main Street

0.3 mi · 25 sec · West Main Street
9

Continue on Lansing Road

6.5 mi · 9 min · Lansing Road
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
11

Merge onto I 69

22 mi · 23 min · I 69
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward M 78: Bellevue
13

Turn right onto Butterfield Highway

3.2 mi · 5 min · Butterfield Highway
14

Continue on M 78

0.5 mi · 50 sec · South Main Street
15

Arrive at destination

M 78

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Potterville, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Potterville, MI

18 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

Olivet, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Potterville, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.4 — 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 left onto West Allegan Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Walnut Street

Turn left onto South Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward Lansing Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 4 Toward Lansing Road
4
31 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward M 78: Bellevue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward M 78: Bellevue
4
31.4 mi into trip | ~39m in | Butterfield Highway

Turn right onto Butterfield Highway

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.44 one way

$10.88 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $5.97 $11.93
premium $4.93 $6.81 $13.62
diesel $5.60 $7.74 $15.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.5 0 $3.69 $1.68
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40
EV Truck/SUV 14 0 $4.91 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Aug 30, 2026

Origin

Lansing, MI

Evening in Lansing on Monday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 6 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 29 at 9:44PM EDT until August 30 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

Bellevue, MI

Evening in Bellevue on Monday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 6 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 29 at 9:44PM EDT until August 30 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

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

1 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

45m 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?

35.1 mi in 45m, mostly highway — 21.7 mi of that is on I 69.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Lansing Road. 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 35.1 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 0.1 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

936 ft 853 ft

Total Climb

148 ft

Total Descent

136 ft

Highest Point

936 ft

~22.6 mi in

Elevation Range

82 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Lansing, MI to Bellevue, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 78: Bellevue along the way.

M 78: Bellevue

31 mi in | ~38m

About the Cities

Starting in Lansing, MI

Full guide →

Founded 1835

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Michigan State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Michigan
  • • Boji Tower — building in Lansing, Michigan, United States completed in 1931
  • • Accident Fund Building — office building and former power plant in Lansing, Michigan, US

Arriving in Bellevue, MI

Full guide →

Founded 1835

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 45m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m 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 21.7 miles on I 69. 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 0.1 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellevue, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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