Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ortonville, MI
fish socks
The drive from Lansing, MI to Ortonville, MI covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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, South State Road, East Saginaw Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.3 miles on I 69 BL. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 71.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 BL and South State Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.3 miles on I 69 BL.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 BL and South State Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
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 71.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 9 miles (I 69 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
Turn left onto Washington Square South
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 BL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward M 15: Davison, Clarkston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto M 15 / South State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lansing, MI and Ortonville, MI, road signs point toward M 15: Davison and Clarkston.
M 15: Davison
Clarkston
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 BL | 50.3 mi | 52m |
| South State Road | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| East Saginaw Street | 7 mi | 11m |
| North Ortonville Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Saginaw Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Larch Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Ortonville, 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 left onto I 96 BL
Turn right onto I 69 BL; M 43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 BL
Continue on I 69 BL
Take the ramp onto I 69 BL
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 BL
Take the exit
Turn right onto M 15
Continue on M 15
Turn left onto Mill Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from Lansing, MI · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
The final approach into Ortonville, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.21 one way
$22.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Ortonville on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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