Origin
Lansing, MI
Night in Lansing on Thursday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Gaines, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaines, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Lansing, MI to Gaines, MI covers 41.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69 BL, East Saginaw Street, Lansing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on I 69 BL. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lansing, MI to Gaines, MI covers 41.8 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 BL is the longest continuous segment at about 23.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 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
6/10
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 41.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 16 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
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West Allegan Street
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward M 71: Corunna, Durand
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 71: Corunna, Durand
5
41.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
East Walker Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Walker Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lansing, MI and Gaines, MI, road signs point toward M 71: Corunna and Durand.
M 71: Corunna
32.4 mi in
|
~40m
Durand
32.4 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 BL | 23.6 mi | 24m |
| East Saginaw Street | 7 mi | 11m |
| Lansing Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Duffield Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| South Byron Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Newburg Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Blanc Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Saginaw Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69 BL
— 23.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Gaines, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Larch Street
7
Turn right onto I 69 BL; M 43
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Saginaw Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 BL
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Saginaw Street
9
Continue on I 69 BL
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saginaw Highway
10
Take the ramp onto I 69 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 69 BL
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 BL
23 mi
·
23 min
·
I 69 BL
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward M 71: Corunna, Durand
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Lansing Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lansing Road
14
Turn right onto South Byron Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Byron Road
15
Turn left onto Newburg Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburg Road
16
Continue on West Grand Blanc Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Blanc Road
17
Turn right onto Duffield Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Duffield Road
18
Continue on Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Walnut Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto East Walker Street
276 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Walker Street
20
Turn left onto Genesee Avenue
294 ft
·
10 sec
·
Genesee Avenue
21
Turn right onto West Lord Street
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Lord Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Lord Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Lansing, MI · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gaines, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gaines, 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
$6.53 one way
$13.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Gaines, MI
Night in Gaines on Thursday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Perry, MI
21 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
4 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
58m 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 Gaines, MI covers 41.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69 BL, East Saginaw Street, Lansing Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.53 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 41.8 miles you will encounter 16 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.
Between Lansing, MI and Gaines, MI, road signs point toward M 71: Corunna and Durand.
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