Origin
Boston, MI
Morning in Boston on Wednesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MI to Lansing, MI
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Drive Time
9h 42m
Distance
501.2 mi
807 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 34m
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6 AM
9h 43m
8 AM
10h 0m
10 AM
9h 49m
12 PM
9h 47m
3 PM
9h 50m
5 PM
9h 59m
8 PM
9h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MI
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Trip Overview
This 501.2-mile journey from Boston, MI to Lansing, MI is a significant drive, estimated to take 9 hours and 42 minutes. Given its length, it's best planned as a 2-day trip, allowing for a comfortable pace. The primary roads you'll be using include US 127 and I 75, with Townsend Drive also playing a role. With a highway share of 61%, expect a mix of driving experiences. The estimated fuel cost for this long-distance drive across Michigan's Midwest region is around $78. Planning for two stops along the way will help break up the journey effectively.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
250.6 miles from Boston, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route presents a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 61% of the drive utilizing interstates and major highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 137.3 miles on US 127, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While much of the drive will be on faster roads, the inclusion of US 127 suggests periods of more direct, potentially less congested travel compared to a pure interstate route. The overall feel is that of a purposeful, long-distance transit across the state.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 127 is the longest continuous segment at about 137.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 42m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near US 41 / Hancock Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 501.2 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 5 miles (US 41 / Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (US 41 / Front Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.6 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 41 / Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 41 / Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.6 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 41 / Front Street
Merge onto US 41 / Front Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
105.6 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
360.6 mi into trip
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~7h 16m in
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US 127
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127 toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 249
Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
7
498 mi into trip
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~9h 36m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 137.3 mi | 2h 20m |
| I 75 | 94.1 mi | 1h 37m |
| Townsend Drive | 84 mi | 1h 47m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 2 | 65.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Palms Avenue | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| US-41/M-28 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 137.3 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Boston Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Boston Road
2
Continue on Highway Road
1.5 mi
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3 min
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Highway Road
3
Merge onto US 41
2.2 mi
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3 min
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US-41
4
Continue on US 41
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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North Lincoln Drive
5
Turn left onto Scott Street
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Scott Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 41
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Hancock Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 41
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Front Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 41; M 26
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge
9
Turn left onto US 41
276 ft
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8 sec
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US 41 South
Toward US 41 South: Marquette
10
Continue on US 41
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Montezuma Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto US 41
0.4 mi
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1 min
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College Avenue
12
Continue on US 41
84 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
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Townsend Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
92 ft
·
5 sec
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US 41; M 28
14
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 41; M 28
15
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
94 ft
·
5 sec
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Palms Avenue
16
Continue on US 41; M 28
10 mi
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14 min
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Palms Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
116 ft
·
6 sec
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US-41/M-28
18
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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US-41/M-28
19
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
103 ft
·
6 sec
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US-41/M-28
20
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
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2 min
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US-41/M-28
21
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Marquette Bypass
22
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
109 ft
·
6 sec
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Marquette Bypass
23
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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Marquette Bypass
24
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
107 ft
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1 sec
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Marquette Bypass
25
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
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52 sec
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Marquette Bypass
26
Take the exit onto US 41; M 28
410 ft
·
10 sec
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US 41; M 28
27
Merge onto US 41; M 28
2.6 mi
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4 min
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South Front Street
28
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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US-41/M-28
29
Turn left onto M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
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M-28
30
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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West Munising Avenue
31
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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Cedar Street
32
Continue on M 28
35 mi
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41 min
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M-28
33
Turn sharp right onto M 77
17 mi
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20 min
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M 77
34
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
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US 2
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
36
Merge onto I 75
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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I 75
37
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127
137 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
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US 127
Exit 249
Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
38
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
39
Merge onto I 496
1.9 mi
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1 min
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Ransom E Olds Freeway
40
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
41
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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South Walnut Street
42
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
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12 sec
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West Allegan Street
43
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
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1 sec
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Townsend Street
44
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Trip Plan
For this 9-hour, 42-minute drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early on your first day to maximize daylight driving. With two planned stops, consider breaking the journey roughly in half to ensure you have ample time for rest and refueling. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 137.3-mile stretch on US 127, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. Averaging around 50 miles per day will make this trip more enjoyable and less rushed.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 250.6 miles from Boston, MI, or about 5h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 110 miles or 2h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 250.6 miles or 5h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 250.6 miles or 5h 20m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 39m
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 Boston, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boston, MI
Aim for roughly 251 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lansing, MI
Aim for roughly 251 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 miles from Boston, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 127 for about 137.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 250.6 mi from Boston, MI · 5h 20m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
165 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
331 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Boyne City, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
251 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Flat Rock, MI after about 251 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 110 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 250.6 miles from Boston, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 127 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 251 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lansing, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lansing, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.36 one way
$156.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
175 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $86.03 | $172.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $96.45 | $192.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $110.66 | $221.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 175.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 150.4 | 1 | $52.63 | $24.06 |
| Efficient EV | 125.3 | 1 | $43.86 | $20.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 200.5 | 2 | $70.17 | $32.08 |
Gas CO2
175 kg
EV CO2
59 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Wednesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
165 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 42m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boston, MI to Lansing, MI covers 501.2 miles and takes about 9h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 127, I 75, Townsend Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 251 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 250.6 miles from Boston, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $78.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 501.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (US 41 / Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (US 41 / Front Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.6 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Boston, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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