Origin
Lansing, MI
Afternoon in Lansing on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Laurium, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 49m
Distance
505.8 mi
814 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$79
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 41m
★
6 AM
9h 50m
8 AM
10h 7m
10 AM
9h 56m
12 PM
9h 54m
3 PM
9h 57m
5 PM
10h 6m
8 PM
9h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurium, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lansing, MI to Laurium, MI covers 505.8 miles and takes about 9h 49m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on West Allegan Street, Washington Square South, East Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-haul drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $79.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
252.9 miles from Lansing, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Allegan Street | — | — |
| Washington Square South | — | — |
| East Michigan Avenue | — | — |
| North Larch Street | — | — |
| East Saginaw Street | — | — |
| North Homer Street | — | — |
| US 127 North | — | — |
| US 2 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Allegan Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Laurium, MI.
1
Start on Townsend Street
23 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
338 ft
·
12 sec
·
Washington Square South
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Michigan Avenue
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Michigan Avenue
5
Exit the roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
6
Turn left onto North Larch Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Larch Street
7
Turn right onto East Saginaw Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Saginaw Street
8
Turn left onto North Homer Street
515 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Homer Street
9
Take the ramp straight toward US 127 North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 127 North
10
Merge slight left
136 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
11
Merge slight right
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
13
Merge slight left onto US-2 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US-2 West
14
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
15
Continue on US-2 West
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US-2 West
16
Turn right
17 mi
·
20 min
17
Turn sharp left onto M-28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
18
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cedar Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Munising
20
Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Munising
21
Continue on M-28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
22
Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Creek Road
23
Turn right onto County Road 480
13 mi
·
18 min
·
County Road 480
24
Continue on Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rail Street
25
Turn right onto Division Street
502 ft
·
11 sec
·
Division Street
26
Turn right onto West Main Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Teal Lake Avenue
28
Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 41
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
30
Exit the roundabout
0.9 mi
·
1 min
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
32
Exit the roundabout
85 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
33
Turn left onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Front Street
34
Continue on Reservation Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
Reservation Street
35
Turn left onto East White Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East White Street
36
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lincoln Drive
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Lincoln Drive
37
Continue on US-41
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US-41
38
Continue on County Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
39
Turn right onto Rockland Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Rockland Street
40
Turn right onto Lake Linden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lake Linden Avenue
41
Turn sharp left onto Hecla Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hecla Street
42
Turn left onto 3rd Street
85 ft
·
3 sec
·
3rd Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 252.9 miles from Lansing, MI, or about 4h 54m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 111 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 252.9 miles or 4h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 252.9 miles or 4h 54m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurium, 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.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lansing, MI
Aim for roughly 253 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Laurium, MI
Aim for roughly 253 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from Lansing, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
167 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
334 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Flat Rock, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
253 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near McMillan, MI after about 253 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 252.9 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 253 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.08 one way
$158.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
177 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $86.82 | $173.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $97.34 | $194.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $111.67 | $223.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 177 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 151.7 | 1 | $53.11 | $24.28 |
| Efficient EV | 126.5 | 1 | $44.26 | $20.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 202.3 | 2 | $70.81 | $32.37 |
Gas CO2
177 kg
EV CO2
59 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Laurium, MI
Afternoon in Laurium on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
334 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
12 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
9h 49m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
505.8 mi / 9h 49m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: West Allegan Street.
0% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Allegan Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
At 9h 49m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 49m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lansing, MI to Laurium, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-haul drive route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 253 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Laurium, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lansing, MI to Laurium, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Laurium, MI before the return drive.
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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