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1h 28m
Distance
75.3 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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Bingham Farms, MI
Brett Sayles
The drive from Lansing, MI to Bingham Farms, MI covers 75.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, US 127 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.1 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.44 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
37.7 miles from Lansing, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 75.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.1 miles on I 96.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 75.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Allegan Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 496): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto I 496 toward I 96 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Lansing, MI to Bingham Farms, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.
M 5 East: Port Huron
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 56.1 mi | 1h |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| US 127 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| I 496 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Bingham Farms, MI.
Start on Townsend Street
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
Turn left onto Washington Square South
Enter roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
Continue on East Michigan Avenue
Turn right onto South Howard Avenue
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 127
Take the exit onto I 496
Merge onto I 96
Continue on I 696
Merge onto M 10
Take the exit
Continue on US 24
Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 75.3 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 45m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bingham Farms, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lansing, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Lansing, MI
This is one driving day of about 75.3 miles and 1h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Lansing, MI · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 75.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bingham Farms, 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 Bingham Farms, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.44 one way
$22.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lansing on Monday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Bingham Farms on Monday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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