Origin
Argentine, MI
Night in Argentine on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Argentine, MI to Lansing, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
40.5 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Argentine, MI
Gian Tripodoro
Trip Overview
The drive from Argentine, MI to Lansing, MI covers 40.5 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beard Road, Silver Lake Road, Lansing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on Beard Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 40.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 40.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beard Road is the longest continuous segment at about 19.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near Beard Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 6 miles (Beard Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.5 miles (North Howard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Beard Road
Turn right onto Beard Road
Navigation decision point
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
North Howard Avenue
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
37.3 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
5
39.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
5
40.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beard Road | 19.6 mi | 26m |
| Silver Lake Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Lansing Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Saginaw Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| Saginaw Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Byron Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Beard Road
— 19.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Argentine, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Silver Lake Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Silver Lake Road
2
Turn left onto Byron Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Byron Road
3
Turn right onto Beard Road
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Beard Road
4
Turn left onto Lansing Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lansing Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto I 69 BL
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Saginaw Highway
6
Continue on I 69 BL
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Saginaw Street
7
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 127 South
10
Merge onto US 127
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 127
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 496
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
14
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
15
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
16
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
17
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Argentine, MI · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Argentine, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lansing, MI
The final approach into Lansing, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.33 one way
$12.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Night in Lansing on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Argentine, MI to Lansing, MI covers 40.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beard Road, Silver Lake Road, Lansing Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 miles from Argentine, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (Beard Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.5 miles (North Howard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Argentine, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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