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Trip from Parchment, MI to Lansing, 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 30m

Distance

77.1 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Parchment, MI, MI

Parchment, MI

fish socks

Trip Overview

This 77.1-mile drive from Parchment, MI to Lansing, MI will take you approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-69, Business Spur I-94, and I-496. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, this is an economical journey through the Midwest. The route is straightforward, focusing on efficient travel between these two Michigan cities. It’s a manageable distance that doesn't require an overnight stop, allowing for a flexible schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.5 miles from Parchment, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 35.5 mi 38m
Business Spur I-94 27.4 mi 30m
I 496 4.9 mi 5m
Amvets Memorial Highway 2.3 mi 2m
North Riverview Drive 2.3 mi 5m
King Highway 1.2 mi 1m
South Walnut Street 0.5 mi 1m
East Michigan Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 35.5 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parchment, MI and Lansing, MI.

1

Start on North Riverview Drive

2.3 mi · 5 min · North Riverview Drive
2

Continue on East Michigan Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · East Michigan Avenue
3

Turn sharp left onto I 94 BS

1.2 mi · 1 min · King Highway
4

Turn right onto I 94 BS

2.3 mi · 2 min · Amvets Memorial Highway
5

Take the exit onto I 94 BS

27 mi · 30 min · Business Spur I-94
Toward I 94 East
6

Take the exit onto I 94 BL

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 94 BL
Toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 69 North: Lansing
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 69 North
10

Merge onto I 69

35 mi · 38 min · I 69
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 55 sec
Exit 95 Toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
12

Continue on I 496

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 496
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 6 Toward Downtown
14

Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Malcolm X Street
15

Turn left onto South Walnut Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Walnut Street
16

Turn right onto West Allegan Street

412 ft · 12 sec · West Allegan Street
17

Turn right onto Townsend Street

22 ft · 1 sec · Townsend Street
18

Arrive at destination

Townsend Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour 30 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility on when to depart for this 77.1-mile trip. Leaving Parchment in the morning or early afternoon works well, as there are no specific recommendations for timing. With a fuel cost around $12, you won't need frequent refueling stops, and the longest stretch is 35.5 miles, so plan any breaks accordingly. Keep an eye out for the transition from I-94 Business Spur to I-69, as this is a key point on your route to Lansing.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.5 miles from Parchment, MI, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 17 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.5 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 16m

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 Parchment, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Parchment, MI

This is one driving day of about 77.1 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Parchment, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 35.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Marshall, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marshall, MI

39 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

Oak Park, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellevue, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Parchment, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sweetwater's Donut Mill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 5.5

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12693884613

Visit website

Panera Bread

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Battle Creek, Michigan

0.8 mi

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Battle Creek, Michigan

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Hob Nob

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lansing, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 77.1

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15173726899

Visit website

Blue Owl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lansing, Michigan

0.9 mi

Sweetwater's Donut Mill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Battle Creek, Michigan

0.8 mi

Sweetwater's Donut Mill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 5.5

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12693884613

Visit website

Panera Bread

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12697198887

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12692237508

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.5

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12692237760

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22

Battle Creek, MI

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12699793918

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12697192031

Visit website

Water Street Coffee Joint (Downtown)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 6:45 am–7 pm

+12693732840

Visit website

Scooter's Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+12697889349

Visit website

The Hob Nob

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 77.1

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15173726899

Visit website

Blue Owl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.1

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15175756836

Visit website

Sweetwater's Donut Mill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12699791944

Visit website

Strange Matter Coffee Eastside

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.1

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15172245495

Visit website

The Urban Cup

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.1

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+15175745617

Hooked

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.1

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+15177211330

Visit website

Château Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.6

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15175804913

Visit website

Stamped Robin

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 4 pm–12 am

+12697437744

Visit website

Bow in the Clouds Preserve

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+12693241600

Visit website

Connection Depot Thrift Store and SHALOM Coffee Connection

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+12693650024

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 70.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 94 BS / King Highway

Turn sharp left onto I 94 BS / King Highway

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
33.4 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 94 BL

Take the exit onto I 94 BL toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
5
34 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 69 North: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 69 North: Lansing
5
34.3 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 69 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 69 North
5
70.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 496: Downtown Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 95 Toward I 496: Downtown Lansing

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.05 one way

$24.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.23 $26.47
premium $4.89 $14.84 $29.67
diesel $5.61 $17.02 $34.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.1 0 $8.10 $3.70
Efficient EV 19.3 0 $6.75 $3.08
EV Truck/SUV 30.8 0 $10.79 $4.93

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Parchment, MI

Morning in Parchment on Sunday

Local time

10:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lansing, MI

Morning in Lansing on Sunday

Local time

10:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Marshall, MI

39 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

18 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 30m 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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with 88% of the route being on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.5 miles on I-69. This means much of your journey will be on high-speed, multi-lane roads designed for efficient transit. While not a winding country road, the consistent highway profile ensures a predictable driving experience. You'll experience the typical flow of interstate travel as you head north.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Business Spur I-94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 94 BS / King Highway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 2.5 miles (I 94 BS / King Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 33.4 miles (I 94 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 77.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.5 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Lansing, 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: at 2.5 miles (I 94 BS / King Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 33.4 miles (I 94 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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