Origin
Lansing, MI
Evening in Lansing on Thursday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Stony Point, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Point, MI
Marian Florinel Condruz
Trip Overview
This 56.5-mile drive from Lansing to Stony Point, Michigan, will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-69, West Lawrence Highway, and Lacey Road, with about 17% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9. Given its relatively short distance and straightforward nature, it’s an easy drive to complete in one go without the need for an overnight stop. The Midwest charm of Michigan will be your backdrop throughout this journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 56.5 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 (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this trip, interspersed with stretches on I-69. While only 17% of the route is on highways, the longest uninterrupted section covers 8.9 miles on I-69, offering a brief period of faster travel. As you transition between main roads like West Lawrence Highway and Lacey Road, you'll encounter more frequent changes in direction and speed, characteristic of local driving. This route isn't a monotonous highway cruise; it's more about navigating through a series of connected local roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 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
5/10
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 56.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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 left onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut 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
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 69 BL
Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
4
28.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South Ionia Road
Turn left onto South Ionia Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lansing, MI to Stony Point, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Charlotte along the way.
Charlotte
18.1 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 69 BL
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| West Lawrence Highway | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Lacey Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Lansing Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| East Pifer Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| South Ionia Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Five Point Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Butler Road | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 8.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Stony Point, 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
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 69
12
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
13
Turn right onto I 69 BL
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lansing Street
14
Continue on I 69 BL
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lawrence Avenue
15
Continue on M 79
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West Lawrence Highway
16
Turn left onto South Ionia Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Ionia Road
17
Turn right onto Five Point Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Five Point Highway
18
Continue on Butler Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Butler Road
19
Turn left onto M 66
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South M-66 Highway
20
Turn right onto Lacey Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Lacey Road
21
Continue on East Pifer Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Pifer Road
22
Continue on Kingsbury Road
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Kingsbury Road
23
Continue on Orchard Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Orchard Road
24
Continue on East Orchard Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Orchard Street
25
Turn right onto M 43
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Grove Street
26
Turn left onto Delton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Delton Road
27
Turn left onto Stoney Point Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stoney Point Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Stoney Point Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Lansing, MI · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 28.3 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stony Point, MI
The final approach into Stony Point, 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
$8.83 one way
$17.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Stony Point, MI
Evening in Stony Point on Thursday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Chester, MI
28 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 26m 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 Stony Point, MI covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, West Lawrence Highway, Lacey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 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 $8.83 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 56.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Lansing, MI to Stony Point, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Charlotte along the way.
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