Origin
Lansing, MI
Evening in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Kentwood, MI
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
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6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kentwood, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Lansing and Kentwood, you are looking at a straightforward 66-mile journey across Michigan. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $10 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between these two points is seamless and consistent. This route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing speed and directness over detours, which is perfect if you have a busy schedule.
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
33 miles from Lansing, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 92% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via the Ransom E. Olds Freeway, I-96, and the Paul B. Henry Freeway to reach your destination. Much of your time will be spent on the longest uninterrupted stretch of 44.5 miles along I-96, where the pace remains steady and predictable. Expect a utilitarian experience that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B without the complications of technical local roads or winding side streets.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Paul B. Henry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near I 496.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 66 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: at 5.6 miles (I 496): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 496
Keep slight right at fork onto I 496 toward I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapi...
7
9.7 mi into trip
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~12m in
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I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
7
54.2 mi into trip
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~59m in
Take the exit toward M 6 West: Holland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward M 6 West: Holland
7
62.8 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Kalamazoo Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
6
63.2 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Kalamazoo Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 11
Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
Towns Along This Route
Between Lansing, MI and Kentwood, MI, road signs point toward Grand Rapids and M 6 West: Holland.
Grand Rapids
5.6 mi in
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~7m
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via I 496
M 6 West: Holland
54.2 mi in
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~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 44.5 mi | 47m |
| Paul B. Henry Freeway | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| I 69 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| 60th Street Southeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 496 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Avenue Southeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 44.5 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Kentwood, MI.
1
Start on Townsend Street
22 ft
·
6 sec
·
Townsend Street
2
Turn left onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Allegan Street
3
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Saint Joseph Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 496 West
6
Merge onto I 496
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 496
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 496
Toward I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids
8
Merge onto I 69; I 96
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69; I 96
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46
Toward M 6 West: Holland
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on M 6
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Paul B. Henry Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 11
Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 11
Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
14
Turn straight onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
15
Turn right onto 60th Street Southeast
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
60th Street Southeast
16
Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
60th Street Southeast
Use the none lane.
17
Turn right onto Eastern Avenue Southeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue Southeast
18
Turn right onto 52nd Street Southeast
165 ft
·
9 sec
·
52nd Street Southeast
Use the none / right lanes.
19
Turn left
120 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time to avoid potential peak traffic. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the entire 66-mile run in one go without needing to plan for extended breaks. Keep in mind that the route relies heavily on high-speed freeways, so stay alert for changing traffic flow as you transition between the three main highways. A smart tip is to ensure your tank is ready for the $10 fuel estimate before you head out, as the lack of planned stops means you should be prepared to drive the full distance without needing to pull over for service.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33 miles from Lansing, MI, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.5 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 66 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 37m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kentwood, 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 66 miles and 1h 15m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 44.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Lansing, MI · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kentwood, MI
The final approach into Kentwood, 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 Kentwood, 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
$10.02 one way
$20.05 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kentwood, MI
Evening in Kentwood on Sunday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
1 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
1h 15m 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 Kentwood, MI covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, Paul B. Henry Freeway, Ransom E Olds Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 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 $10.02 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 66 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (I 496): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lansing, MI and Kentwood, MI, road signs point toward Grand Rapids and M 6 West: Holland.
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