If you are planning a trip from Mayfield to Lansing, you are looking at a 169.4-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 39 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $25 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, you will stay within the same regional landscape throughout the entire trip. While the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a straightforward connection between these two Michigan points. Use this route if you prefer a direct, no-fuss drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.6 miles from Mayfield, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 10
54.7 mi
54m
East M-115 Highway
34.9 mi
47m
US-127
29.8 mi
31m
North US 131 Highway
22.9 mi
24m
South Bagley Road
8.9 mi
10m
East M 113
8.7 mi
11m
Voice Road
2 mi
3m
Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 54.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield, MI and Lansing, MI.
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Start on CR 611
0.9 mi·1 min·South Garfield Road
2
Turn left onto Voice Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Voice Road
3
Continue on Clark Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Clark Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto M 113
8.7 mi·11 min·East M 113
5
Merge onto US 131
1.0 mi·1 min·US 131
6
Continue on US 131
23 mi·24 min·North US 131 Highway
7
Take the exit onto M 55
0.4 mi·1 min·M 55
Toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare
8
Turn left onto M 115; M 55
35 mi·47 min·East M-115 Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward US 10 East: Clare
10
Merge onto US 10
55 mi·54 min·US 10
11
Continue on US 127
5.9 mi·6 min·South Bagley Road
12
Continue on US 127
1.4 mi·1 min·US-127
13
Continue on US 127
3.0 mi·3 min·South Bagley Road
14
Continue on US 127
28 mi·29 min·US-127
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 77Toward I 496 West: Downtown LansingUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 496
1.9 mi·1 min·Ransom E Olds Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 6Toward Downtown
18
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Walnut Street
19
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft·12 sec·West Allegan Street
20
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft·1 sec·Townsend Street
21
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Trip Plan
Since this 2-hour and 39-minute drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the rhythm of these turn-heavy local roads, which will help keep you fresh behind the wheel. Given the $25 fuel estimate, it is wise to check your levels before leaving Mayfield to ensure you don't have to hunt for a station mid-route. Because you are relying on Voice Road, Clark Road, and East M 113, pay close attention to your navigation app to manage the frequent turns efficiently. Prioritizing a steady pace will make the 169.4-mile trip feel much smoother and less taxing.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.6 miles from Mayfield, MI, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.6 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lansing, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mayfield, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mayfield, MI
This is one driving day of about 169.2 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Mayfield, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 54.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 169.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip|~7m in|M 113 / East M 113
At end of road, turn left onto M 113 / East M 113
Navigation decision point
5
36.9 mi into trip|~44m in|M 55
Take the exit onto M 55 toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare
7
165.9 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
5
168.4 mi into trip|~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
5
169.2 mi into trip|~3h 15m in|Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.45 one way
$52.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.04
$58.09
premium
$4.89
$32.56
$65.12
diesel
$5.61
$37.36
$74.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.8
0
$17.77
$8.12
Efficient EV
42.3
0
$14.80
$6.77
EV Truck/SUV
67.7
0
$23.69
$10.83
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Mayfield, MI
Late night
in Mayfield on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lansing, MI
Late night
in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 12 mph6% chanceLive forecast
42°F
Mount Pleasant, MI
85 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
37 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 15m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 169.4-mile path. You will navigate via Voice Road, Clark Road, and East M 113, which accounts for a 0% highway share. Because there is no long-distance highway travel, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Voice Road. This profile demands your full attention, as the road character shifts frequently through local turns and intersections. Being behind the wheel here requires a bit more focus than a typical high-speed sprint, so stay alert as you transition between these local routes.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.7 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and East M-115 Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near M 113 / East M 113.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (M 113 / East M 113): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (M 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mayfield, MI and Lansing, MI, road signs point toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort and Clare.
M 115
36.9 mi in|~44m|via M 55
M 55 West: Frankfort
36.9 mi in|~44m|via M 55
Clare
36.9 mi in|~44m|via M 55
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 169.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 54.7 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (M 113 / East M 113): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (M 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Lansing, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
