Origin
Lansing, MI
Morning in Lansing on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Stony Point, 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
1h 26m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Point, MI
Marian Florinel Condruz
Trip Overview
This 56.5-mile drive from Lansing to Stony Point, Michigan, will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-69, West Lawrence Highway, and Lacey Road, with about 17% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9. Given its relatively short distance and straightforward nature, it’s an easy drive to complete in one go without the need for an overnight stop. The Midwest charm of Michigan will be your backdrop throughout this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| West Lawrence Highway | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Lacey Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Lansing Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| East Pifer Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| South Ionia Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Five Point Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Butler Road | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 8.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Stony Point, 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
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 69
12
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
13
Turn right onto I 69 BL
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lansing Street
14
Continue on I 69 BL
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lawrence Avenue
15
Continue on M 79
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West Lawrence Highway
16
Turn left onto South Ionia Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Ionia Road
17
Turn right onto Five Point Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Five Point Highway
18
Continue on Butler Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Butler Road
19
Turn left onto M 66
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South M-66 Highway
20
Turn right onto Lacey Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Lacey Road
21
Continue on East Pifer Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Pifer Road
22
Continue on Kingsbury Road
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Kingsbury Road
23
Continue on Orchard Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Orchard Road
24
Continue on East Orchard Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Orchard Street
25
Turn right onto M 43
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Grove Street
26
Turn left onto Delton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Delton Road
27
Turn left onto Stoney Point Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stoney Point Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Stoney Point Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.8 — 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
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 69 BL
Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
4
28.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South Ionia Road
Turn left onto South Ionia Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.83 one way
$17.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Stony Point, MI
Morning in Stony Point on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Chester, MI
28 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 26m 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' for much of this trip, interspersed with stretches on I-69. While only 17% of the route is on highways, the longest uninterrupted section covers 8.9 miles on I-69, offering a brief period of faster travel. As you transition between main roads like West Lawrence Highway and Lacey Road, you'll encounter more frequent changes in direction and speed, characteristic of local driving. This route isn't a monotonous highway cruise; it's more about navigating through a series of connected local roads.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 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 56.5 miles you will encounter 17 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.
On the drive from Lansing, MI to Stony Point, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Charlotte along the way.
Charlotte
18.1 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 69 BL
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on I 69. 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 Stony Point, 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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