Origin
Potterville, MI
Late night in Potterville on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Potterville, 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
19m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Potterville, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
Traveling from Potterville to Lansing is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 15.3 miles. You can expect to reach your destination in about 19 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimated at only $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. The route keeps you within the Midwest, transitioning from the smaller community of Potterville into the state capital. Because the trip is so short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule without worrying about long-haul fatigue. It is a highly practical drive for those needing to move between these two Michigan locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| I 496 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Potterville Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hartel Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Malcolm X Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Allegan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Townsend Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 7.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potterville, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on M 100
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Potterville Street
2
Continue on M 100
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hartel Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 69
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 95
Toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
6
Continue on I 496
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 496
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
8
Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Malcolm X Street
9
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
10
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
11
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
12
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
14.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph
79% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
7 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
19m 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?
This 19-minute trip is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of I-69 and I-496 before transitioning onto South Walnut Street to reach your final destination. The most significant portion of the drive is a 7.4-mile stretch along I-69, which provides the bulk of the mileage. Expect a consistent, fast-paced rhythm as you move between the interstate and local city streets. The transition from high-speed highway travel to the urban environment of Lansing is seamless, offering a predictable experience behind the wheel.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.2 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 Potterville, MI to Lansing, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
14.2 mi in
|
~16m
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 19m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.2 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 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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