Origin
Lansing, MI
Late night in Lansing on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Laingsburg, 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
33m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laingsburg, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion within the Midwest, the 22.4-mile trip from Lansing to Laingsburg is a straightforward local drive. You can easily complete this journey in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect one-day outing that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the area involves taking West Allegan Street, Washington Square South, and East Michigan Avenue. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to get from the state capital to its northern neighbor. The route is entirely local, so you won't need to worry about the logistics of interstate travel or long-haul planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Alward Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| Krepps Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Saginaw Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Grand River Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Round Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Larch Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 7.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Laingsburg, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Larch Street
7
Turn right onto I 69 BL; M 43
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Saginaw Street
8
Turn left onto North Homer Street
515 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Homer Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 127 North
10
Merge onto US 127
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 127
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Round Lake Road
12
Turn left onto East Round Lake Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Round Lake Road
13
Turn left onto Krepps Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Krepps Road
14
Turn right onto Alward Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Alward Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto County Highway 505
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Meridian Road
16
Turn sharp left onto Grand River Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand River Road
17
Turn right onto Railroad Street
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Railroad Street
18
Arrive at destination
Railroad Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.7 — 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 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
21.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Grand River Road
Turn sharp left onto Grand River Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Laingsburg, MI
Late night in Laingsburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 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
33m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. Because you are traveling exclusively on city streets and local roads, you will experience a stop-and-go environment that requires your full attention. There is no single longest stretch of open road here, meaning the character of the drive remains consistent from start to finish. You should prepare for a steady pace that reflects the urban and semi-rural transition between these two Michigan locations. It is a practical, functional drive that favors navigation skills over highway cruising speeds.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on US 127.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
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 33m drive. You will face about 16 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.
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 33m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on US 127. 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 Laingsburg, 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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