Origin
Lansing, MI
Morning in Lansing on Friday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, MI to Vermontville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermontville, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
Lansing to Vermontville is 32.1 miles and takes about 46 minutes via West Saint Joseph Highway and North Ionia Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a good option for a leisurely afternoon excursion. Given the brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 11% of the route on highways. The longest stretch without a turn or change in direction is 10.9 miles on West Saint Joseph Highway. You'll experience a mix of local roads, so keep an eye out for changes in speed limits and potential intersections. The character of the drive is more about navigating through communities than covering long distances at high speed.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Saint Joseph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
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~0m in
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South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Creyts Road North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1B
Toward Creyts Road North
4
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
South Creyts Road
Turn right onto South Creyts Road
Navigation decision point
5
32.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Eastside Drive
Turn right onto Eastside Drive
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 Vermontville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Creyts Road North along the way.
Creyts Road North
4.6 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Saint Joseph Highway | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| North Ionia Road | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Saint Joseph Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| St Joseph Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Creyts Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Saint Joseph Highway
— 10.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Vermontville, 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
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Creyts Road North
8
Turn right onto South Creyts Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Creyts Road
9
Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
West Saint Joseph Highway
10
Continue on St Joseph Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
St Joseph Highway
11
Continue on Saint Joseph Highway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Saint Joseph Highway
12
Continue on St Joseph Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
St Joseph Highway
13
Continue on West Saint Joseph Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint Joseph Highway
14
Turn left onto North Ionia Road
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North Ionia Road
15
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on East Main Street
231 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Turn right onto Eastside Drive
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
Eastside Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Eastside Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Lansing, MI · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vermontville, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Vermontville, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Vermontville, MI
Morning in Vermontville on Friday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
3 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
46m 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 Vermontville, MI covers 32.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Saint Joseph Highway, North Ionia Road, Saint Joseph Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 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 $5.02 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 straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Lansing, MI to Vermontville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Creyts Road North along the way.
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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