Origin
Lansing, MI
Afternoon in Lansing on Saturday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Ross, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ross, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lansing, MI to Ross, MI covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, Paul B. Henry Freeway, Ransom E Olds Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.5 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 |
| Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| 84th Street Southeast | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 131 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| 100th Street Southwest | 1.3 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 Ross, 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
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
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
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 11
Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 11
Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on 84th Street Southeast
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
84th Street Southeast
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
17
Merge onto US 131
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 131
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 72
Toward 100th Street
19
Turn right onto 100th Street Southwest
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
100th Street Southwest
20
Arrive at destination
100th Street Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Allegan Street
Turn left onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
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
54.2 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~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
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Kalamazoo Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 11
Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.15 one way
$22.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.72 | $27.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ross, MI
Afternoon in Ross on Saturday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
WNW 15 to 18 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:36AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 8:13AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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
3 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
1h 22m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
71.3 mi in 1h 22m, mostly highway — 44.5 mi of that is on I 96.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.5 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 5.6 miles (I 496): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Ross, MI, road signs point toward Grand Rapids and M 6 West: Holland.
Grand Rapids
5.6 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 496
M 6 West: Holland
54.2 mi in
|
~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.5 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ross, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Allegan Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (I 496): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ross, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
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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