Origin
Lansing, MI
Late night in Lansing on Friday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Lyons, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyons, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Lansing, MI to Lyons, MI covers 35.7 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, South Keefer Highway, Ransom E Olds Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 35.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and South Keefer Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.4 miles on I 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and South Keefer Highway. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Allegan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (I 496): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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 left onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~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...
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
5
27.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Grand River Avenue, Portland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Grand River Avenue, Portland Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lansing, MI to Lyons, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Rapids along the way.
Grand Rapids
5.6 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 496
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 17.4 mi | 18m |
| South Keefer Highway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| I 69 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| I 496 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Libhart Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 17.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Lyons, 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
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Grand River Avenue, Portland Road
11
Turn right onto East Grand River Avenue
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Keefer Highway
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South Keefer Highway
13
Continue on Libhart Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Libhart Street
14
Continue on Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Bridge Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Lyons, MI
Late night in Lyons on Friday
Local time
4:35 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
44m 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 Lyons, MI covers 35.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, South Keefer Highway, 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 17.8 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 $5.58 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Allegan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (I 496): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lansing, MI to Lyons, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Rapids along the way.
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.
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