Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermontville, MI
fish socks
Lansing to Vermontville is 32.1 miles and takes about 46 minutes via West Saint Joseph Highway and North Ionia Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a good option for a leisurely afternoon excursion. Given the brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Saint Joseph Highway | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| North Ionia Road | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Saint Joseph Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| St Joseph Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Creyts Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Vermontville, 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
Turn right onto South Creyts Road
Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway
Continue on St Joseph Highway
Continue on Saint Joseph Highway
Continue on St Joseph Highway
Continue on West Saint Joseph Highway
Turn left onto North Ionia Road
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on East Main Street
Turn right onto Eastside Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.1 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 32.1 — 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 Creyts Road North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto South Creyts Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Eastside Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Lansing on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Vermontville on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 11% of the route on highways. The longest stretch without a turn or change in direction is 10.9 miles on West Saint Joseph Highway. You'll experience a mix of local roads, so keep an eye out for changes in speed limits and potential intersections. The character of the drive is more about navigating through communities than covering long distances at high speed.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 10 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lansing, MI to Vermontville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Creyts Road North along the way.
Creyts Road North
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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