Origin
Olivet, MI
Late night in Olivet on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olivet, MI to Lansing, 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
37m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olivet, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.8-mile drive from Olivet to Lansing, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 37 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 89% of the journey on highways, expect a quick and efficient commute. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, so you won't break the bank getting there. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape. Given its short duration, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a quick errand, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| I 496 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ainger Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Malcolm X Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kalamo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Allegan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 23.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olivet, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Cottage Street
65 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cottage Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Kalamo Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kalamo Street
4
Continue on Ainger Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ainger Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
23 mi
·
25 min
·
I 69
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 95
Toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
8
Continue on I 496
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 496
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
10
Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Malcolm X Street
11
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
12
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
13
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
14
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 25.1 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
25.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 95
Toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
5
30.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
West Allegan Street
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lansing, MI
Late night in Lansing on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
SSE 2 to 12 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
9 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
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend the majority of your time on interstates. Expect to be on I-69 and I-496 for most of the 31.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.5 miles on I-69, providing a consistent cruising experience. While largely interstate, the route eventually transitions to South Main Street, offering a brief glimpse of local scenery before reaching your destination. This drive offers a very direct and efficient path.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 496. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 25.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.2 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 37m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 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: at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.2 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lansing, 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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