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Trip from Comins, MI to Lansing, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

190.8 mi

307 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Comins, MI, MI

Comins, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Comins, MI to Lansing, MI covers 190.8 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 127, South Down River Road, East Miller Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.3 miles on US 127. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.4 miles from Comins, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 190.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 27m highway drive covering 190.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 127 and South Down River Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 137.3 miles on US 127.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 127 and South Down River Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.3 miles in near M 72 / West 8th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.3 miles (M 72 / West 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.2 miles (US 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
14.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | M 72 / West 8th Street

Turn right onto M 72 / West 8th Street

Navigation decision point

7
50.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | 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
187.6 mi into trip | ~3h 22m 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
190 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in

Take the exit toward Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 6 Toward Downtown
5
190.8 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in | Townsend Street

Turn right onto Townsend Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 127 137.3 mi 2h 20m
South Down River Road 17.1 mi 19m
East Miller Road 8.2 mi 11m
North Abbe Road 5.6 mi 6m
Park Road 5 mi 5m
BL I 75 4.8 mi 5m
Ryno Road 4.5 mi 5m
Cripps Road 3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 127 — 137.3 mi, about 2h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Comins, MI and Lansing, MI.

1

Start on M 33

5.6 mi · 6 min · North Abbe Road
2

Turn right onto M 33; M 72

8.2 mi · 11 min · East Miller Road
3

Continue on M 33; M 72

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Morenci Avenue
4

Turn right onto M 72

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 8th Street
5

Continue on M 72

4.5 mi · 5 min · Ryno Road
6

Continue on M 72

3.0 mi · 3 min · Cripps Road
7

Continue on M 72

5.0 mi · 5 min · Park Road
8

Continue on M 72

17 mi · 19 min · South Down River Road
9

Continue on M 72

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Huron Street
10

Turn left onto BL I 75

0.6 mi · 1 min · BL I 75
11

Take the exit onto BL I 75

4.2 mi · 4 min · BL I 75
Toward I 75 South
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 127

137 mi · 2 hr 20 min · US 127
Exit 249 Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 77 Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 496

1.9 mi · 1 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 6 Toward Downtown
16

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Walnut Street
17

Turn right onto West Allegan Street

412 ft · 12 sec · West Allegan Street
18

Turn right onto Townsend Street

22 ft · 1 sec · Townsend Street
19

Arrive at destination

Townsend Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.4 miles from Comins, MI, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.3 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 42 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.4 miles or 1h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 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 Comins, 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 Comins, MI

This is one driving day of about 190.8 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Comins, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break 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 95.4 mi from Comins, MI · 1h 48m into the drive

Downtown Wise, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wise, MI

95 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

Grayling, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wise, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.4 miles from Comins, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 127 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.3 miles.

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.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

The Hob Nob

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lansing, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 190.8

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15173726899

Visit website

Blue Owl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lansing, Michigan

0.9 mi

Strange Matter Coffee Eastside

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lansing, Michigan

1.7 mi

The Hob Nob

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 190.8

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15173726899

Visit website

Blue Owl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 190.8

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15175756836

Visit website

Strange Matter Coffee Eastside

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 190.8

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15172245495

Visit website

Creation Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.7

Mt Pleasant, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19894886914

Visit website

Ponder Coffee Company - Downtown

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.7

Mt Pleasant, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+19893170808

Visit website

The Urban Cup

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 190.8

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+15175745617

Hooked

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.8

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+15177211330

Visit website

Château Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.8

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15175804913

Visit website

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 190.8

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15178844800

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.83 one way

$59.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.75 $65.50
premium $4.89 $36.72 $73.44
diesel $5.61 $42.13 $84.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.2 0 $20.03 $9.16
Efficient EV 47.7 0 $16.70 $7.63
EV Truck/SUV 76.3 0 $26.71 $12.21

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Comins, MI

Morning in Comins on Saturday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lansing, MI

Morning in Lansing on Saturday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

65°F

Wise, MI

95 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.

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

8 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

3h 27m 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 Comins, MI to Lansing, MI covers 190.8 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 127, South Down River Road, East Miller Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.4 miles from Comins, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 14.3 miles (M 72 / West 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.2 miles (US 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Comins, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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