Origin
Leland, MI
Afternoon in Leland on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leland, MI to Lansing, MI
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
202.6 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Leland, MI to Lansing, MI covers 202.6 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, North Manitou Trail, South Good Harbor Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.77 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
101.3 miles from Leland, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 28m drive with frequent turns across 202.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leland, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Manitou Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Good Harbor Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kasson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Cedar Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Traverse Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tilton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Run Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on River Street
79 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on South Main Street
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on North Manitou Trail
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North Manitou Trail
5
Turn left onto South Good Harbor Trail
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South Good Harbor Trail
6
Continue on Kasson Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Kasson Street
7
Continue on South Cedar Road
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Cedar Road
8
Turn left onto East Traverse Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Traverse Highway
9
Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilton Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Run Road
11
Turn right onto Strait Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Strait Road
12
Turn left onto North Long Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Long Lake Road
13
Continue on East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Long Lake Road
14
Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Secor Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto North West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North West Silver Lake Road
16
Continue on County Road 633
11 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road 633
17
Continue on North 13 Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 13 Road
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North M-37 Highway
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West M-115 Highway
210 ft
·
3 sec
·
West M-115 Highway
20
Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway
354 ft
·
5 sec
·
West M-115 Highway
21
Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
West M-115 Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 10 East: Clare
23
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
54 min
24
Continue on South Bagley Road
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Bagley Road
25
Continue on US-127
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US-127
26
Continue on South Bagley Road
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bagley Road
27
Continue on US-127
28 mi
·
29 min
·
US-127
28
Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
29
Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
30
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Downtown
31
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
32
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
33
Turn right onto Townsend Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.3 miles from Leland, MI, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.3 miles or 1h 44m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lansing, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Leland, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Leland, MI
This is one driving day of about 202.6 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leland, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.3 mi from Leland, MI · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.3 miles from Leland, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lansing, MI
The final approach into Lansing, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lansing, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.77 one way
$61.55 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.92 | $67.85 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.25 | $76.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.01 | $90.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.27 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.73 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.36 | $12.97 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Lansing, MI
Afternoon in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
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
3h 28m 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 Leland, MI to Lansing, MI covers 202.6 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, North Manitou Trail, South Good Harbor Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.3 miles from Leland, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leland, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leland, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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