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Trip from Lansing, MI to Holt, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13m

Distance

7.5 mi

12 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m ★

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 Holt, MI, MI

Holt, MI

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Trip Overview

Lansing to Holt is 7.5 miles and takes about 13 minutes via South Cedar Street, East Michigan Avenue, and West Allegan Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two nearby cities. It's primarily a surface road drive, so don't expect a high-speed highway experience. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or an easy addition to a larger regional exploration without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Cedar Street 7 mi 12m
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
Longest stretch: South Cedar Street — 7 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

7.0 mi · 12 min · South Cedar Street
7

Turn left

77 ft · 5 sec
8

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — 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.
4
7.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.16 one way

$2.33 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $1.28 $2.55
premium $4.93 $1.46 $2.91
diesel $5.60 $1.65 $3.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.3 0 $0.79 $0.36
Efficient EV 1.9 0 $0.66 $0.30
EV Truck/SUV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Lansing, MI

Late night in Lansing on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 3 to 8 mph 13% chance Live forecast

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

Holt, MI

Late night in Holt on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Partly Cloudy

SW 3 to 8 mph 14% chance Live forecast

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

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

13m 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?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll encounter typical city and suburban traffic patterns. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 7 miles on South Cedar Street. You'll navigate through areas with varying speed limits and potentially more intersections compared to highway driving. Expect to see a mix of residential and commercial zones throughout the 7.5-mile trip.

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: 7 mi on South Cedar Street.

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 13m 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

890 ft 830 ft

Total Climb

83 ft

Total Descent

49 ft

Highest Point

890 ft

~7 mi in

Elevation Range

61 ft

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 Holt, MI

Full guide →

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 13m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m 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 7 miles on South Cedar Street. 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 Holt, 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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