Origin
Lansing, MI
Night in Lansing on Thursday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Springfield, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
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.
Springfield, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Lansing, MI to Springfield, MI covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, Lansing Road, East Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 54.9 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 (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lansing, MI to Springfield, MI covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Allegan Street
Turn left onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Lansing Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4
Toward Lansing Road
5
40.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
5
41.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5
45.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
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 Springfield, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 311 and M 96.
Detroit
40.9 mi in
|
~48m
M 311
45.4 mi in
|
~54m
M 96
45.4 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 31.6 mi | 33m |
| Lansing Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| West Dickman Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Hamblin Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Helmer Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 31.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Springfield, 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
0.6 mi
·
35 sec
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward Lansing Road
8
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on Lansing Road
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Lansing Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
11
Merge onto I 69
32 mi
·
33 min
·
I 69
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
13
Keep slight right at fork
4.4 mi
·
5 min
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
15
Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wheatfield Parkway
16
Turn right onto I 94 BL; M 96
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 BL
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
18
Turn left onto I 94 BL
352 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hamblin Street
19
Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hamblin Avenue
20
Turn left onto M 89
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
21
Turn right onto I 94 BL
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Dickman Road
22
Turn right onto M 37
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Helmer Road
23
Turn right onto Avenue A
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Avenue A
24
Arrive at destination
Avenue A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Lansing, MI · 34m 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 27.4 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, MI
The final approach into Springfield, 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
$8.58 one way
$17.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 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 | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
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
Springfield, MI
Night in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
19 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 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 Springfield, MI covers 54.9 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 I 69, Lansing Road, East Michigan Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 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 $8.58 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lansing, MI and Springfield, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 311 and M 96.
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