Origin
Lansing, MI
Afternoon in Lansing on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Orangeville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orangeville, MI
Youngcucafilms
Trip Overview
The drive from Lansing, MI to Orangeville, MI covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Allegan Street, South Walnut Street, West Saint Joseph Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Allegan Street | — | — |
| South Walnut Street | — | — |
| West Saint Joseph Street | — | — |
| I 496 West | — | — |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | — | — |
| Creyts Road North | — | — |
| South Creyts Road | — | — |
| West Saint Joseph Highway | — | — |
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 Orangeville, MI.
1
Start on Townsend Street
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
Townsend Street
2
Turn left onto West Allegan Street
413 ft
·
16 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
·
24 sec
·
West Saint Joseph Street
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 496 West
6
Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Creyts Road North
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Creyts Road North
8
Turn right onto South Creyts Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Creyts Road
9
Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Saint Joseph Highway
10
Turn left onto Nixon Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nixon Road
11
Turn right onto East Mount Hope Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
East Mount Hope Highway
12
Continue on East Barnum Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Barnum Road
13
Turn right onto Velte Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Velte Road
14
Turn left onto East Carlton Center Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Carlton Center Road
15
Continue on East Broadway Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Street
16
Continue on East Carlton Center Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Carlton Center Road
17
Continue on East M-43 Highway
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
East M-43 Highway
18
Continue on North Broadway Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway Street
19
Turn right onto West State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
20
Continue on West State Highway 43
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Highway 43
21
Continue on West M-43 Highway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West M-43 Highway
22
Turn right
184 ft
·
8 sec
23
Turn straight onto Gun Lake Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gun Lake Road
24
Continue on Chief Noonday Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chief Noonday Road
25
Turn left onto Yankee Springs Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Springs Road
26
Continue on South Norris Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Norris Road
27
Turn right onto Lindsey Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lindsey Road
28
Turn right onto Keller Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Keller Road
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto Marsh Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marsh Road
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.63 one way
$19.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.85 | $23.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 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 | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Orangeville, MI
Afternoon in Orangeville on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Carlton, MI
31 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 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
61.6 mi in 1h 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Allegan Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lansing, MI to Orangeville, MI is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lansing, MI to Orangeville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lansing, MI to Orangeville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orangeville, MI before heading back.
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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