Origin
Lansing, MI
Late night in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Orangeville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orangeville, MI
Youngcucafilms
Trip Overview
Lansing to Orangeville is 61.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via East Mount Hope Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. With a short duration and minimal highway time, this route offers a relaxed pace for a quick getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Mount Hope Highway | 19 mi | 25m |
| East M-43 Highway | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Chief Noonday Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Lindsey Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Saint Joseph Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| East Carlton Center Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Yankee Springs Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
East Mount Hope Highway
— 19 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Orangeville, 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
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Creyts Road North
8
Turn right onto South Creyts Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Creyts Road
9
Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Saint Joseph Highway
10
Turn left onto Nixon Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nixon Road
11
Turn right onto East Mount Hope Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
East Mount Hope Highway
12
Continue on East Barnum Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Barnum Road
13
Turn right onto Velte Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Velte Road
14
Turn left onto M 43
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Carlton Center Road
15
Continue on M 43
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Street
16
Continue on M 43
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Carlton Center Road
17
Continue on M 43
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
East M-43 Highway
18
Continue on M 43
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway Street
19
Turn right onto M 37; M 43
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
20
Continue on M 37; M 43
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Highway 43
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on M 43
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West M-43 Highway
22
Turn right
185 ft
·
8 sec
23
Turn straight onto M 179
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gun Lake Road
24
Continue on M 179
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chief Noonday Road
25
Turn left onto Yankee Springs Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Springs Road
26
Continue on South Norris Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Norris Road
27
Turn right onto Lindsey Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lindsey Road
28
Turn right onto Keller Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Keller Road
29
At end of road, turn left onto Marsh Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marsh Road
30
Arrive at destination
Damon Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 30.8 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.7 — 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
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Creyts Road North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1B
Toward Creyts Road North
4
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
South Creyts Road
Turn right onto South Creyts Road
Navigation decision point
5
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Marsh Road
At end of road, turn left onto Marsh Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.63 one way
$19.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.85 | $23.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Orangeville, MI
Late night in Orangeville on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Carlton, MI
31 mi in
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
2 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
1h 29m 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?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only an 8% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on local routes, with the longest stretch on East Mount Hope Highway covering 19 miles. After the brief highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads for the majority of your travel. Expect a more rural cruising feel as you navigate these local routes.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on East Mount Hope Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 18 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 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
On the drive from Lansing, MI to Orangeville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Creyts Road North along the way.
Creyts Road North
4.6 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on East Mount Hope Highway. 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 4.6 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 Orangeville, 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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