Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
71.1 mi
114 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lansing, MI
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Quincy, MI
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The drive from Lansing, MI to Quincy, MI covers 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, Lansing Road, State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 54 mi | 57m |
| Lansing Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| State Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Jonesville Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Fremont Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,117 veh/hr typical · worst 1,411
Quietest
2 AM
~93 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 13 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Quincy, MI.
Start on Townsend Street
Turn left onto West Allegan Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 496
Take the exit
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on Lansing Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 69
Take the exit
Turn left onto Jonesville Road
Turn right onto North Fremont Road
Turn left onto State Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Ray Quincy Road
Continue on North Main Street
Turn left onto US 12
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.6 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Lansing Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward Jonesville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Jonesville Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$11.02 one way
$22.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.79 | $27.59 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.67 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Lansing on Friday
Local time
5:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Quincy on Friday
Local time
5:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
53°F
Bellevue, MI
36 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
71.1 mi in 1h 25m, mostly highway — 54 mi of that is on I 69.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Lansing Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 14 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
267 ft
Total Descent
102 ft
Highest Point
1,018 ft
~71.1 mi in
Elevation Range
165 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 71.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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