Origin
Lansing, MI
Night in Lansing on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Hubbard Lake, MI
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
202.5 mi
326 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
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6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hubbard Lake, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lansing, MI to Hubbard Lake, MI covers 202.5 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, I 69 BL, State Highway 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.3 miles from Lansing, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 14m highway drive covering 202.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 69 BL. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.4 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 69 BL. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 202.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Allegan Street
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Washington Square South
Turn left onto Washington Square South
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Michigan Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
47 mi into trip
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~54m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
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 I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
6
47.4 mi into trip
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~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North, US 23 North: Saginaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, US 23 North: Saginaw
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 Hubbard Lake, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 61: Standish and Gladwin.
Detroit
47 mi in
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~54m
M 61: Standish
121.4 mi in
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~2h 14m
Gladwin
121.4 mi in
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~2h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 73.4 mi | 1h 16m |
| I 69 BL | 38.3 mi | 39m |
| State Highway 65 | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| M 72 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| M 65 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| East Saginaw Street | 7 mi | 11m |
| South Hubbard Lake Road | 7 mi | 26m |
| West Huron Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 73.4 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Hubbard Lake, MI.
1
Start on Townsend Street
22 ft
·
3 sec
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Townsend Street
2
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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West Allegan Street
3
Turn left onto Washington Square South
339 ft
·
11 sec
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Washington Square South
4
Enter roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
20 ft
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1 sec
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East Michigan Avenue
5
Continue on East Michigan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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East Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto I 96 BL
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Larch Street
7
Turn right onto I 69 BL; M 43
1.9 mi
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3 min
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East Saginaw Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 BL
5.0 mi
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7 min
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East Saginaw Street
9
Continue on I 69 BL
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Saginaw Highway
10
Take the ramp onto I 69 BL
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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I 69 BL
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 BL
38 mi
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38 min
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I 69 BL
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North, US 23 North: Saginaw
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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this road
Toward I 75 North, US 23 North: Saginaw
15
Merge onto I 75; US 23
47 mi
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50 min
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I 75; US 23
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
27 mi
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26 min
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I 75; US 23
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
18
Turn right onto M 61
2.1 mi
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3 min
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M-61
19
Continue on M 61
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Cedar Street
20
Turn left onto US 23
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Main Street
21
Continue on US 23
6.3 mi
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8 min
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West Huron Road
22
Continue on US 23
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Center Road
23
Continue on US 23
2.0 mi
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2 min
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East Huron Road
24
Turn left onto M 65
4.0 mi
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4 min
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North Hale Road
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on M 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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State Street
26
Continue on M 65
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Hale Road
27
Continue on M 65
4.5 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway 65
28
Continue on M 65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Bullock Street
29
Continue on M 65
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 65
30
Continue on M 65
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M 65
31
Continue on M 65
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 65
32
Continue on M 65
4.0 mi
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4 min
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M 65
33
Continue on M 65
11 mi
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12 min
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State Highway 65
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on M 65
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Baker Road
35
Continue on M 65
3.2 mi
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3 min
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South State Road
36
Continue on M 65
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 65
37
Turn right onto M 72
11 mi
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13 min
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M 72
38
Turn left onto South Hubbard Lake Road
7.0 mi
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26 min
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South Hubbard Lake Road
39
Turn left onto West Mount Maria Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Mount Maria Road
40
Turn right onto Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Hill Street
41
Turn left onto John Street
281 ft
·
13 sec
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John Street
42
Turn right onto Susan Avenue
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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Susan Avenue
43
Arrive at destination
Susan Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.3 miles from Lansing, MI, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.4 miles.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.3 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hubbard Lake, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lansing, 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 Lansing, MI
This is one driving day of about 202.5 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lansing, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 73.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.3 mi from Lansing, MI · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 101.3 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.4 miles.
Arriving in Hubbard Lake, MI
The final approach into Hubbard Lake, 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 Hubbard Lake, 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
$31.66 one way
$63.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.76 | $69.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.71 | $89.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.26 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.35 | $12.96 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Hubbard Lake, MI
Night in Hubbard Lake on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
17 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
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Hubbard Lake, MI covers 202.5 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 69 BL, State Highway 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.3 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 $31.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 202.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 Hubbard Lake, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 61: Standish and Gladwin.
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