Origin
Scio, MI
Morning in Scio on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scio, 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
1h 16m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scio, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Scio to Lansing, expect a straightforward 68.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the drive. Navigating through this part of the Midwest, you will rely on local roads like Zeeb Road, West Joy Road, and Webster Church Road rather than major interstates. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that connects these two Michigan locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 40.1 mi | 43m |
| US 23 | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| North Territorial Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Webster Church Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Zeeb Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Joy Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 40.1 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scio, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Huron River Drive
19 ft
·
4 sec
·
Huron River Drive
2
Turn right onto Zeeb Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Zeeb Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto West Joy Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joy Road
4
Turn left onto Webster Church Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Webster Church Road
5
Turn right onto North Territorial Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Territorial Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto North Territorial Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Territorial Road
7
Continue on North Territorial Road
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Territorial Road
8
Enter roundabout
195 ft
·
3 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
9
Continue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
10
Merge onto US 23
10 mi
·
10 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 60B
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
14
Merge onto I 96
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 96
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
39 mi
·
41 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 106B
Toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
17
Merge onto I 496; US 127
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 496
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
20
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
21
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
22
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
23
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Scio, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Territorial Road
Turn right onto North Territorial Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Enter roundabout toward US 23 North: Flint
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 23 North: Flint
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 96 West: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 60B
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Ro...
6
18.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning in Lansing on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
18 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
1h 16m 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?
Forget the monotony of a long highway haul; this drive is a turn-heavy local experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire trip navigating local surface roads rather than cruising at high speeds on an interstate. The route demands your full attention as you transition through various local intersections and turns. Since there are no major highway stretches, the pace remains consistent and deliberate from start to finish. Expect a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed travel.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.1 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near North Territorial Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66 miles you will encounter 20 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 4.4 miles (North Territorial Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 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.
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 Scio, MI to Lansing, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Brighton along the way.
Brighton
18.6 mi in
|
~23m
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.1 miles on I 96. 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 4.4 miles (North Territorial Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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