Origin
Lansing, MI
Evening in Lansing on Friday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Westphalia, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westphalia, MI
Wolfgang Weiser
Trip Overview
Lansing to Westphalia is 25.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via South Grange Road and I-96, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip primarily located within Michigan's Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive that's easy to accomplish within a single day. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route offers a lot of flexibility for departure times and potential stops along the way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is mostly a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey on major roads like I-96 and Ransom E Olds Freeway. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, but it also incorporates local roads, including a continuous 7.8-mile segment on South Grange Road. The character shifts from city-adjacent routes to more open highway, then back to local roads as you approach your destination. It's a practical mix that keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Grange Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Grange Road and I 96. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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 9.7 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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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...
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Eagle, Westphalia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 84
Toward Eagle, Westphalia
5
17 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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West Clark Road
Turn left onto West Clark 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.
Between Lansing, MI and Westphalia, MI, road signs point toward Grand Rapids and Eagle.
Grand Rapids
5.6 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 496
Eagle
16.8 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Grange Road | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| I 96 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| I 69 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| I 496 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Westphalia Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Saint Joseph Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Grange Road
— 7.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Westphalia, 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
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 84
Toward Eagle, Westphalia
11
Turn left onto West Clark Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Clark Road
12
Turn right onto South Grange Road
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
South Grange Road
13
Continue on South Westphalia Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Westphalia Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Westphalia Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Westphalia, MI
Evening in Westphalia on Friday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
14 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
32m 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 Westphalia, MI covers 25.4 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Grange Road, I 96, Ransom E Olds Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 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 $3.97 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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 9.7 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Lansing, MI and Westphalia, MI, road signs point toward Grand Rapids and Eagle.
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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