Origin
Grand Blanc, MI
Afternoon in Grand Blanc on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Blanc, MI to Lansing, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Blanc, MI
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Blanc, MI to Lansing, MI covers 62.8 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Grand Blanc Road, South Dort Highway, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 62.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Grand Blanc 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 Grand Blanc, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 57m 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 Grand Blanc, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Grand Blanc Road | — | — |
| South Dort Highway | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| I 69 | — | — |
| I 69 West | — | — |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | — | — |
| East Grand River Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Grand Blanc Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Blanc, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on South Saginaw Street
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Saginaw Street
2
Turn left onto East Grand Blanc Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Grand Blanc Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grand Blanc Road
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Grand Blanc Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto East Grand Blanc Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Grand Blanc Road
5
Turn left onto South Dort Highway
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Dort Highway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
7
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
1 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75: Saginaw
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 West: Lansing
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69 West: Lansing
13
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
37 mi
·
37 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: East Lansing
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
BL I 69: East Lansing
15
Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
16
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Howard Avenue
17
Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 127 South
18
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
20
Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Downtown
22
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
23
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
24
Turn right onto Townsend Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Grand Blanc, MI · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Arriving in Lansing, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lansing, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.82 one way
$19.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Lansing on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Perry, MI
31 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
1 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
57m 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 Grand Blanc, MI to Lansing, MI covers 62.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Grand Blanc Road, South Dort Highway, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Grand Blanc, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.82 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 Grand Blanc, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 57m 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 Grand Blanc, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grand Blanc, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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