Origin
Lansing, MI
Late night in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Potterville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Potterville, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Lansing to Potterville, you are looking at a straightforward 13.6-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as the proximity of these two Midwest locations makes an overnight stay unnecessary. You can expect to spend roughly $2 in fuel, making this an incredibly budget-friendly commute or weekend jaunt. The route utilizes a mix of local roads and highway segments, providing a functional connection between these Michigan communities. Because the distance is so short, you have total flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule without worrying about long-haul logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| I 69 | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Potterville Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Saint Joseph Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Allegan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lansing Road
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Potterville, 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
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward M 100: Potterville, Grand Ledge
13
Turn right onto M 100
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Potterville Street
14
Arrive at destination
M 100
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — 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
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
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward M 100: Potterville, Grand Ledge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 100: Potterville, Grand Ledge
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
M 100 / Potterville Street
Turn right onto M 100 / Potterville Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Potterville, MI
Late night in Potterville on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
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?
This drive features a mixed profile that transitions between city streets and faster-paced transit. You will navigate a combination of Lansing Road, I-69, and the Ransom E. Olds Freeway, with highway travel accounting for 30% of your total time behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.5-mile segment along Lansing Road, which serves as the backbone of the trip. As you move from the city environment toward Potterville, the road quality shifts from urban traffic patterns to the more consistent flow of the interstate system. Expect a functional, no-nonsense driving experience that gets you to your destination efficiently.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Lansing Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 1.7 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.
Between Lansing, MI and Potterville, MI, road signs point toward M 100: Potterville and Grand Ledge.
M 100: Potterville
12.8 mi in
|
~18m
Grand Ledge
12.8 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Lansing Road. 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 1.7 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 Potterville, 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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