Embarking on a journey from Worth, MI to Lansing, MI covers 117.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 19 minutes. This drive is easily manageable as a single-day trip, so you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $18, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on major roads, including I-75 and the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, suggesting a generally straightforward travel experience. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you'll experience consistent regional character throughout the trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.7 miles from Worth, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
45.6 mi
48m
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
37.2 mi
37m
North Huron Road
16.9 mi
23m
I 69 BL
6.8 mi
11m
South Huron Road
4.1 mi
5m
Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi
1m
North Mable Street
1.1 mi
2m
South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 45.6 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worth, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Worth Road
249 ft·14 sec·Worth Road
2
Turn left onto M 13
4.1 mi·5 min·South Huron Road
3
Continue on M 13
1.1 mi·2 min·North Mable Street
4
Continue on M 13
17 mi·23 min·North Huron Road
5
Merge onto I 75; US 23
38 mi·40 min·I 75; US 23
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
7.8 mi·8 min·I 75; US 23
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 117B-AToward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 117AToward I 69 East, I 69 West: Port Huron, Lansing
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 69 West: Lansing
11
Merge onto I 69
37 mi·37 min·Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
12
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
6.8 mi·11 min·I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: East LansingUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi·36 sec·East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·North Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward US 127 South
16
Merge onto US 127
0.4 mi·26 sec·US 127
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 77Toward I 496 West: Downtown LansingUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 496
1.9 mi·1 min·Ransom E Olds Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 6Toward 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
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour 19-minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to reach Lansing comfortably without feeling rushed. With no specific stops noted, consider this a direct trip where you can easily add a coffee break or a quick meal if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before departing, as the longest stretch without a change in main road type is over 45 miles on I-75. The $18 fuel cost is a good budget to keep in mind.
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 58.7 miles from Worth, MI, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.6 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 10m 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 50m
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 Worth, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Worth, MI
This is one driving day of about 117.4 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Worth, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 45.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 67.7 and 114.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
67.7 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 117B-A
Toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
6
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
7
68.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69 East, I 69 West: Port Huron, Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 117A
Toward I 69 East, I 69 West: Port Huron, Lansin...
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106.4 mi into trip|~2h in|I 69 BL
Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward BL I 69: East Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward BL I 69: East Lansing
7
114.1 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.35 one way
$36.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.15
$40.30
premium
$4.89
$22.59
$45.19
diesel
$5.61
$25.92
$51.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.2
0
$12.33
$5.64
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.27
$4.70
EV Truck/SUV
47
0
$16.44
$7.51
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Worth, MI
Late night
in Worth on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lansing, MI
Late night
in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy then Widespread Fog
NNW 1 to 6 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:52PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:50PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
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
13 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
2h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of it utilizing major roadways. You can expect a significant portion of your journey, a longest stretch of 45.6 miles, to be on I-75. This suggests a good balance of efficient travel on well-maintained highways, interspersed with segments on roads like North Huron Road. The character is likely to be one of consistent speed and minimal traffic interruptions for large portions of the drive, allowing for a predictable pace.
78% 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: 45.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 117.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 67.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Worth, MI to Lansing, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bl I 69: East Lansing along the way.
Bl I 69: East Lansing
106.4 mi in|~2h|via I 69 BL
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 117.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.6 miles on I 75. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 67.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lansing, MI before heading back.
