Origin
Croswell, MI
Late night in Croswell on Wednesday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croswell, MI to Lansing, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
130.1 mi
209 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
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6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Croswell, MI to Lansing, MI covers 130.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Peck Road, Brockway Road, West Burns Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.34 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65 miles from Croswell, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 130.1 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.
Peck 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Croswell, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 2h 7m 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 Croswell, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peck Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brockway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Burns Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Burnside Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Van Dyke Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Cedar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Peck Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croswell, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on North Howard Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Howard Avenue
2
Turn right onto Peck Road
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Peck Road
3
Turn left onto Brockway Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Brockway Road
4
Turn right onto West Burns Line Road
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
West Burns Line Road
5
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on East Burnside Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Burnside Road
7
Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road
12 mi
·
16 min
·
North Van Dyke Road
8
Continue on North Cedar Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cedar Street
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 West: Flint
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 West: Flint
10
Merge slight left
73 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: East Lansing
6.8 mi
·
11 min
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BL I 69: East Lansing
12
Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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East Grand River Avenue
13
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Howard Avenue
14
Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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US 127 South
15
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
17
Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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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
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West Allegan Street
21
Turn right onto Townsend Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
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Townsend Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65 miles from Croswell, MI, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
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 Croswell, 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 Croswell, MI
This is one driving day of about 130.1 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Croswell, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65 mi from Croswell, MI · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65 miles from Croswell, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lansing, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.34 one way
$40.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.72 | $57.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.24 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52 | 0 | $18.21 | $8.33 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Lansing, MI
Late night in Lansing on Wednesday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
2h 7m 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 Croswell, MI to Lansing, MI covers 130.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Peck Road, Brockway Road, West Burns Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65 miles from Croswell, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.34 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 Croswell, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 2h 7m 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 Croswell, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Croswell, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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