The drive from Lansing, MI to Verona, MI covers 148 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69 BL, South Van Dyke Road, North Van Dyke Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on I 69 BL.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.14 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74 miles from Lansing, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 148 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lansing, MI to Verona, MI covers 148 miles and takes about 2h 52m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 BL is the longest continuous segment at about 73.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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 Effort5/10
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 148 miles you will encounter 10 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 9 miles (I 69 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Allegan Street
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Washington Square South
Turn left onto Washington Square South
Navigation decision point
6
9 mi into trip|~16m in|I 69 BL
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 BL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
82.5 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 168
Toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
6
83 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|M 53 / Van Dyke Road
Turn left onto M 53 / Van Dyke Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Verona, MI, road signs point toward M 53: Imlay City and Almont.
M 53: Imlay City
82.5 mi in|~1h 31m
Almont
82.5 mi in|~1h 31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69 BL
73.8 mi
1h 15m
South Van Dyke Road
34.8 mi
39m
North Van Dyke Road
19.7 mi
25m
East Saginaw Street
7 mi
11m
Sand Beach Road
5 mi
7m
West Huron Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
South Cedar Street
1.6 mi
2m
Main Street
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 69 BL
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Verona, 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
0.4 mi·1 min·East Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto I 96 BL
0.5 mi·1 min·North Larch Street
7
Turn right onto I 69 BL; M 43
1.9 mi·3 min·East Saginaw Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 BL
5.0 mi·7 min·East Saginaw Street
9
Continue on I 69 BL
0.7 mi·1 min·Saginaw Highway
10
Take the ramp onto I 69 BL
0.2 mi·27 sec·I 69 BL
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 BL
74 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 69 BL
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 168Toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
13
Turn left onto M 53
0.2 mi·15 sec·Van Dyke Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on M 53
1.6 mi·2 min·South Cedar Street
15
Continue on M 53
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cedar Street
16
Continue on M 53
20 mi·25 min·North Van Dyke Road
17
Continue on M 53
1.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on M 53
35 mi·39 min·South Van Dyke Road
19
Continue on M 53
1.6 mi·2 min·West Huron Avenue
20
Continue on M 142
5.0 mi·7 min·Sand Beach Road
21
Arrive at destination
M 142
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74 miles from Lansing, MI, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 miles.
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 33 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Verona, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lansing, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 148 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Lansing, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 BL for about 73.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74 mi from Lansing, MI
· 1h 22m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.14 one way
$46.28 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.40
$50.81
premium
$4.89
$28.48
$56.96
diesel
$5.61
$32.68
$65.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.4
0
$15.54
$7.10
Efficient EV
37
0
$12.95
$5.92
EV Truck/SUV
59.2
0
$20.72
$9.47
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Afternoon
in Lansing on Friday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Verona, MI
Afternoon
in Verona on Friday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
5 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
2h 52m 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 Verona, MI covers 148 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69 BL, South Van Dyke Road, North Van Dyke Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74 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 $23.14 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148 miles you will encounter 10 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 9 miles (I 69 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lansing, MI and Verona, MI, road signs point toward M 53: Imlay City and Almont.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
