Origin
Tompkins, MI
Late night in Tompkins on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tompkins, 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
47m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tompkins, MI
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Trip Overview
Tompkins, MI to Lansing, MI is 30.8 miles and takes about 47m via South Michigan Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip that stays within Michigan's Midwest region. Given its short distance and local road nature, it's a drive that offers flexibility. You won't be tackling major highways, making it a more grounded journey through local Michigan terrain. Plan for a relaxed pace, as this route is designed for ease and accessibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Michigan Road | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clinton Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| South Clinton Trail | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| South Main | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Eaton Rapids Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Allegan Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Michigan Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Michigan Road
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tompkins, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Tompkins Road
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tompkins Road
2
Turn right onto Woodard Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Woodard Road
3
Turn right onto M 50
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Clinton Road
4
Continue on M 50; M 99
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Clinton Trail
5
Continue on M 50; M 99
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main
6
Turn right onto M 99
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Canal Street
7
Turn straight onto M 99
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Michigan Street
8
Continue on M 99
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
South Michigan Road
9
Continue on M 99
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Eaton Rapids Road
10
Continue on M 99
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
11
Continue on CL
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
12
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Allegan Street
13
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
14
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Tompkins, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Woodard Road
Turn right onto Woodard Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 50 / Clinton Road
Turn right onto M 50 / Clinton Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
M 99 / Canal Street
Turn right onto M 99 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
4
30.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
West Allegan Street
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
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 Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
47m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 9.8 miles on South Michigan Road, offering a brief period of steady travel before more turns. Expect a dynamic driving experience as you maneuver through various local roads like Clinton Road and South Clinton Trail. The route emphasizes frequent adjustments rather than sustained highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on South Michigan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Woodard Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tompkins, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Woodard Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (M 50 / Clinton Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (M 99 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on South Michigan Road. 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: near the start (Woodard Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (M 50 / Clinton Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (M 99 / Canal 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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