Trip from Lansing, MI to Penn, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

115.1 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 9m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 37m

10 AM

2h 25m

12 PM

2h 23m

3 PM

2h 26m

5 PM

2h 36m

8 PM

2h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Penn, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lansing, MI to Penn, MI covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Allegan Street, South Walnut Street, West Saint Joseph Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

57.6 miles from Lansing, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 115.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 115.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Allegan Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lansing, MI to Penn, MI is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lansing, MI to Penn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Allegan Street	—	—
South Walnut Street	—	—
West Saint Joseph Street	—	—
I 496 West	—	—
Ransom E Olds Freeway	—	—
Lansing Road	—	—
West Main Street	—	—
I 69 South	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Allegan Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Penn, MI.

Start on Townsend Street

23 ft · 6 sec · Townsend Street

Turn left onto West Allegan Street

413 ft · 16 sec · West Allegan Street

Turn left onto South Walnut Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Walnut Street

Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West Saint Joseph Street

Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 496 West

Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

0.6 mi · 36 sec · Ransom E Olds Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lansing Road

Continue on West Main Street

0.3 mi · 26 sec · West Main Street

Continue on Lansing Road

6.5 mi · 9 min · Lansing Road

Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 69 South: Ft Wayne

Merge slight left

32 mi · 33 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

0.2 mi · 20 sec · I 94: Chicago, Detroit

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

35 mi · 38 min · I 94 West: Chicago

Take the exit slight right toward US 131 South: Three Rivers

0.3 mi · 47 sec · US 131 South: Three Rivers

Merge slight left onto US-131

22 mi · 24 min · US-131

Turn right onto M-60

13 mi · 18 min · M-60

Continue on East State Street

0.3 mi · 21 sec · East State Street

Continue on State Highway 60

0.3 mi · 34 sec · State Highway 60

Continue on West State Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West State Street

Continue on M-60

0.5 mi · 43 sec · M-60

Turn right onto Penn Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Penn Road

Continue on Penn Road

190 ft · 6 sec · Penn Road

Turn left onto Quaker Street

351 ft · 15 sec · Quaker Street

Turn left onto Maple Street

338 ft · 17 sec · Maple Street

Turn right onto Oak Street

151 ft · 7 sec · Oak Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 57.6 miles from Lansing, MI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

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 25 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Penn, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lansing, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 115.1 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Lansing, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.6 mi from Lansing, MI · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oak Park, MI

58 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

Charlotte, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oak Park, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Penn, MI

The final approach into Penn, 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 Penn, 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

$17.99 one way

$35.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.76	$39.51
premium	$4.89	$22.15	$44.30
diesel	$5.61	$25.41	$50.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.5	$12.09	$5.52
Efficient EV	28.8	$10.07	$4.60
EV Truck/SUV	46	$16.11	$7.37

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lansing, MI

Evening in Lansing on Thursday

Local time

7:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Penn, MI

Evening in Penn on Thursday

Local time

7:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 18m 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 Penn, MI covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Allegan Street, South Walnut Street, West Saint Joseph Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.6 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 $17.99 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.

The drive from Lansing, MI to Penn, MI is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lansing, MI to Penn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Lansing, MI to Penn, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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