Origin
Lansing, MI
Morning in Lansing on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Butler, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler, MI
Alberto Ramírez Sobrino
Trip Overview
Lansing to Butler is 65.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via I 69 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway, making it a quick and efficient drive for those looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. It's a solid option for a single-day trip, especially if you're starting your day in Lansing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 47.4 mi | 50m |
| Herricksville Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| Lansing Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Marshall Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 0.6 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
— 47.4 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Butler, 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
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 69
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Tekonsha, Girard
13
Turn right onto Marshall Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Marshall Road
14
Turn left onto Herricksville Road
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Herricksville Road
15
Turn right onto Clarendon Road
201 ft
·
3 sec
·
Clarendon Road
16
Arrive at destination
Clarendon Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.7 — 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
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Saint Joseph Street
Turn right onto West Saint Joseph 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
5
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Tekonsha, Girard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Tekonsha, Girard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.26 one way
$20.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.62 | $25.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Butler, MI
Morning in Butler on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 73% of this drive on the highway, primarily on I 69. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 47.4 miles. After leaving I 69, you'll transition to surface roads like Herricksville Road and Lansing Road for the remainder of the trip. Expect a shift from higher-speed cruising to more typical local road driving as you approach Butler.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Herricksville Road. 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 20m drive. You will face about 12 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 0.1 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Saint Joseph Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,014 ft
853 ft
Total Climb
253 ft
Total Descent
92 ft
Highest Point
1,014 ft
~65.6 mi in
Elevation Range
161 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lansing, MI and Butler, MI, road signs point toward Tekonsha and Girard.
Tekonsha
56.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Girard
56.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
About the Cities
Starting in Lansing, MI
Full guide →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.
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.4 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 0.5 miles (West Saint Joseph Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Butler, 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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