Origin
Walker, MI
Late night in Walker on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walker, 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 26m
Distance
73.2 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walker, MI
Rollz International
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Walker to Lansing, you are looking at a straightforward 73.2-mile trek across the Michigan Midwest. This route typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend roughly $11 on fuel for the journey, keeping it quite budget-friendly. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It serves as an efficient connection between these two locations, allowing you to get where you need to go without much fuss. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive provides a practical, no-nonsense travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 62.7 mi | 1h 7m |
| West Grand River Avenue | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Kinney Avenue Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Allegan Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 96 BL | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3 Mile Road Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walker, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on this road
100 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Remembrance Road Northwest
104 ft
·
11 sec
·
Remembrance Road Northwest
3
Turn sharp left onto Kinney Avenue Northwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kinney Avenue Northwest
4
Turn right onto 3 Mile Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
3 Mile Road Northwest
5
Turn left onto Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
481 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 96 East
7
Merge onto I 96
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 96 BL
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 96 BL
Exit 90
Toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
9
Turn left onto I 96 BL
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Grand River Avenue
10
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
11
Continue on North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
12
Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
13
Turn left onto CL
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Allegan Street
14
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
15
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Walker, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Remembrance Road Northwest
Turn right onto Remembrance Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kinney Avenue Northwest
Turn sharp left onto Kinney Avenue Northwest
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
I 96 BL
Take the exit onto I 96 BL toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 90
Toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.44 one way
$22.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Late night in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
3:33 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
1 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 26m 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 very efficient trip, as this route is heavily highway-focused with 86% of your time spent on major roads. Your journey is dominated by a long, 62.7-mile stretch on I-96, which keeps the pace steady and consistent. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the drive shifts as you navigate via West Grand River Avenue and North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to reach your final destination. While the interstate portion is all about speed and directness, the local roads at the tail end of the trip require a bit more attention to traffic flow. It is a functional drive designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal interruption.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and West Grand River Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Remembrance Road Northwest.
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 1h 26m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Remembrance Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; near the start (Kinney Avenue Northwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.3 miles (Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 73.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on I 96. 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 (Remembrance Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; near the start (Kinney Avenue Northwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.3 miles (Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest): 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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