Origin
Bridgewater, MI
Evening in Bridgewater on Thursday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgewater, MI to Lansing, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
72.8 mi
117 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 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgewater, MI
Aaron Burden
Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgewater, MI to Lansing, MI covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boettner Road, Saline Waterworks Road, Parker Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 72.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 72.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boettner Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bridgewater, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgewater, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boettner Road | — | — |
| Saline Waterworks Road | — | — |
| Parker Road | — | — |
| Weber Road | — | — |
| South Parker Road | — | — |
| Pleasant Lake Road | — | — |
| Jackson Road | — | — |
| Highway 12 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Boettner Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Austin Road
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Austin Road
2
Turn right onto Boettner Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Boettner Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Saline Waterworks Road
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Saline Waterworks Road
4
Turn left onto Parker Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Road
5
Turn left onto Weber Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Weber Road
6
Turn right onto South Parker Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Parker Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Road
8
Keep slight left to continue on Pleasant Lake Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Road
9
Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Road
10
Continue on South Parker Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Parker Road
11
Turn left onto Jackson Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Jackson Road
12
Continue on East Old US Highway 12
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Old US Highway 12
13
Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Jackson
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 94 West: Jackson
14
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson
16
Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
33 mi
·
34 min
·
US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
17
Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Downtown
19
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
20
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
21
Turn right onto Townsend Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Bridgewater, MI · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 36.4 miles from Bridgewater, 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
$11.38 one way
$22.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Evening in Lansing on Thursday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Jackson, MI
36 mi in
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
19 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
1h 14m 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 Bridgewater, MI to Lansing, MI covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boettner Road, Saline Waterworks Road, Parker Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 miles from Bridgewater, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.38 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 Bridgewater, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgewater, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridgewater, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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