Origin
Lansing, MI
Morning in Lansing on Friday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Somerset, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerset, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
This straightforward 53.5-mile drive from Lansing to Somerset, Michigan, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 8 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is predominantly highway, with 83% of it on faster roads, so you'll spend most of your time cruising. With an estimated fuel cost of around $8, this trip is budget-friendly. The Midwest region provides a familiar backdrop for this journey, as you'll remain within the state of Michigan. Given its short duration and minimal stops recommended, this drive offers a convenient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this journey, with 83% of the drive taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll navigate using US 127 and East Michigan Avenue before transitioning to Brooklyn Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 44.2 miles on US 127, allowing for consistent progress. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady movement and minimal slowdowns, ideal for those prioritizing efficiency on their travels.
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.
US 127 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 127 and East Michigan Avenue. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 53.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (East Michigan Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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 right onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Washington Square South
Turn left onto Washington Square South
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Michigan Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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South Howard Avenue
Turn right onto South Howard Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 44.2 mi | 51m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Brooklyn Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Cooper Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Chicago Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lansing Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Louis Glick Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 44.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Somerset, MI.
1
Start on Townsend Street
22 ft
·
3 sec
·
Townsend Street
2
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Allegan Street
3
Turn left onto Washington Square South
339 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Square South
4
Enter roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Michigan Avenue
5
Continue on East Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto South Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Howard Avenue
7
Take the ramp
440 ft
·
10 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
9
Merge onto US 127
33 mi
·
36 min
·
US 127
10
Turn left onto West Monroe Street
303 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Monroe Street
11
Turn right onto Clinton Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Clinton Road
12
Continue on Lansing Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lansing Avenue
13
Continue on North Blackstone Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Blackstone Street
14
Turn left onto I 94 BL; BUS US 127; M 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Louis Glick Highway
15
Turn right onto BUS US 127; M 50
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
16
Continue on BUS US 127; M 50
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Road
17
Take the ramp onto US 127 Business; M 50
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 127 Business; M 50
18
Merge onto US 127; M 50
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 127; M 50
19
Turn right onto US 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago Road
20
Arrive at destination
US 12
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Lansing, MI · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerset, MI
The final approach into Somerset, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Somerset, MI
Morning in Somerset on Friday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Tompkins, MI
27 mi in
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
2 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 8m 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 Somerset, MI covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 127, East Michigan Avenue, Brooklyn Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 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 $8.36 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.2 miles (East Michigan Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Lansing, MI to Somerset, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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