Origin
Lansing, MI
Afternoon in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to South Gull Lake, 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 24m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Gull Lake, MI
Kevin Carrera
Trip Overview
The drive from Lansing, MI to South Gull Lake, MI covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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, West Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 31.6 mi | 33m |
| Lansing Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| M 89 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| North 40th Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East Hamblin Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 31.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and South Gull Lake, 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
32 mi
·
33 min
·
I 69
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
13
Keep slight right at fork
4.4 mi
·
5 min
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
15
Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wheatfield Parkway
16
Turn right onto I 94 BL; M 96
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 BL
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
18
Turn left onto I 94 BL
352 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hamblin Street
19
Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hamblin Avenue
20
Turn right onto M 89
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
21
Turn left onto M 89
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
22
Turn slight right onto M 89
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
M-89
23
Continue on M 89
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
M 89
24
Turn right onto North 40th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North 40th Street
25
Turn left onto East C Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East C Avenue
26
Turn right onto Midland Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Midland Drive
27
Turn left onto Burlington Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Burlington Drive
28
Turn left onto Makin
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Makin
29
Arrive at destination
Midlake Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 32.4 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.4 — 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
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
40.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
5
41.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5
45.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.15 one way
$20.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
South Gull Lake, MI
Afternoon in South Gull Lake on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Marshall, MI
32 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 24m 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?
64.9 mi in 1h 24m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 69.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 miles you will encounter 21 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 South Gull Lake, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 311 and M 96.
Detroit
40.9 mi in
|
~48m
M 311
45.4 mi in
|
~54m
M 96
45.4 mi in
|
~54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at South Gull Lake, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Gull Lake, 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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