Origin
Mount Clemens, MI
Afternoon in Mount Clemens on Monday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Clemens, MI to Lansing, MI
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
102 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Clemens, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Clemens, MI to Lansing, MI covers 102 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cass Avenue, North Gratiot Avenue, North River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.49 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51 miles from Mount Clemens, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 102 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cass Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mount Clemens, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 30m 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 Mount Clemens, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cass Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Gratiot Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ford Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 696 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cass Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Clemens, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on North Main Street
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Cass Avenue
226 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cass Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Gratiot Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Gratiot Avenue
4
Turn straight onto North River Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North River Road
5
Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 94 West: Detroit
6
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Ford Freeway
7
Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 696 West: Lansing
10
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
29 mi
·
30 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
11
Merge slight right
18 mi
·
19 min
12
Keep slight left
39 mi
·
41 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
14
Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Downtown
17
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
18
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
19
Turn right onto Townsend Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Mount Clemens, MI, or about 45m 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 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
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 Mount Clemens, 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.
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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 Mount Clemens, MI
This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Clemens, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Mount Clemens, MI · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 51 miles from Mount Clemens, 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
$15.49 one way
$30.99 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.26 | $38.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Lansing, MI
Afternoon in Lansing on Monday
Local time
1:30 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
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 30m 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 Mount Clemens, MI to Lansing, MI covers 102 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cass Avenue, North Gratiot Avenue, North River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 miles from Mount Clemens, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.49 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.
The drive from Mount Clemens, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Clemens, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Clemens, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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