Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lansing, MI
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Brant, MI
Pawel Hordjewicz
Lansing to Brant is 56.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via US 127, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, making it a manageable drive for a single day. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's a good option for a quick trip or an addition to a longer Michigan adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 30.4 mi | 32m |
| East Cleveland Road | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Brady Road | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| South Hemlock Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| East Saginaw Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Bagley Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Larch Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Brant, MI.
Start on Townsend Street
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
Turn left onto Washington Square South
Enter roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
Continue on East Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto I 96 BL
Turn right onto I 69 BL; M 43
Turn left onto North Homer Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 127
Turn right onto East Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto South Bagley Road
Turn right onto M 57
Continue on M 57
Turn left onto South Hemlock Road
Turn left onto West Brant Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Washington Square South
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto I 96 BL / North Larch Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto I 69 BL; M 43 / East Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.78 one way
$17.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.48 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Lansing on Friday
Local time
10:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 31 at 12:05PM EDT until August 31 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Destination
Night in Brant on Friday
Local time
10:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 31 at 12:05PM EDT until August 31 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is about 54% highway, so expect a good chunk of your drive to be on US 127. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 30.4 miles. After leaving the highway segments, you'll transition to East Cleveland Road and Brady Road, which are surface roads. This means you'll experience a shift from faster-paced driving to a more local feel as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 14 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
24 ft
Total Descent
265 ft
Highest Point
857 ft
~4 mi in
Elevation Range
245 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
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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