Origin
Bellevue, MI
Morning in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, MI to Lansing, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, MI to Lansing, MI covers 36.7 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, I 496, Butterfield Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 36.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 496. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.6 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 496. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bellevue, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 44m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 69
Navigation decision point
Toward I 69
5
30 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 95
Toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
5
35.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
4
36.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 25.6 mi | 27m |
| I 496 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Butterfield Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Malcolm X Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Allegan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Townsend Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 25.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on M 78
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on Butterfield Highway
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Butterfield Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 69
4
Merge onto I 69
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 69
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 95
Toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
6
Continue on I 496
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 496
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
8
Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Malcolm X Street
9
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
10
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
11
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
12
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.74 one way
$11.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
8:20 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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 Bellevue, MI to Lansing, MI covers 36.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 496, Butterfield Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Bellevue, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.74 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.
The drive from Bellevue, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 44m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Bellevue, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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