Origin
Lansing, MI
Morning in Lansing on Friday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Bath, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bath, MI
ahmad shalbaf
Trip Overview
This short 11.2-mile drive from Lansing to Bath, Michigan, will only take about 19 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip within the Midwest. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this route is an easy addition to your travel plans. It's not a day trip requiring an overnight stay, but rather a straightforward local journey. You'll primarily navigate through local roads, with only about 9% on highways. Expect a drive with frequent turns as you transition between East State Road, Chandler Road, and North Larch Street. This route is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a quick errand.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Get ready for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this short 11.2-mile journey. While only 9% of the route involves highway driving, the majority will be on local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 3 miles on East State Road, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. The road personality shifts as you navigate through different local thoroughfares, requiring your attention to stay on course. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's a more engaged drive through familiar terrain.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East State Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Allegan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Washington Square South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Michigan Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Allegan Street
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Square South
Turn left onto Washington Square South
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Michigan Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 96 BL / North Larch Street
Turn left onto I 96 BL / North Larch Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Chandler Road
At end of road, turn left onto Chandler Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Chandler Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Larch Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Clark Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Old US-27 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North East Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Webster Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East State Road
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Bath, MI.
1
Start on Townsend Street
22 ft
·
3 sec
·
Townsend Street
2
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Allegan Street
3
Turn left onto Washington Square South
339 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Square South
4
Enter roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Michigan Avenue
5
Continue on East Michigan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto I 96 BL
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Larch Street
7
Continue on I 96 BL
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Larch Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto North Larch Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Larch Street
9
Continue on North East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North East Street
10
Continue on OLD US-27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
OLD US-27
11
Turn right onto East State Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East State Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Chandler Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chandler Road
13
Turn right onto Clark Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Clark Road
14
Turn left onto Webster Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Webster Road
15
Arrive at destination
Webster Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Bath, MI
Morning in Bath on Friday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
19m 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 Lansing, MI to Bath, MI covers 11.2 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East State Road, Chandler Road, North Larch Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Lansing, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Allegan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Washington Square South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Michigan Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Lansing, MI to Bath, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Bath, MI
Explore more options from Lansing, MI or browse trips ending in Bath, MI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MI road trips.