Trip from New Haven, MI to Lansing, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

112.1 mi

180 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 23m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 9m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 22m

8 PM

1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Haven, MI to Lansing, MI covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Ford Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.8 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.53 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.

Midpoint

56 miles from New Haven, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 112.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 112.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.8 miles on I 96.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 112.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 94 West: Detroit

Navigation decision point

Toward I 94 West: Detroit

19.3 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 229 Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road

19.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 696 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 696 West: Lansing

66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

105.3 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 106B Toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 96	56.8 mi	1h
Walter P Reuther Freeway	28.6 mi	30m
Ford Freeway	15.4 mi	16m
Ransom E Olds Freeway	5.3 mi	5m
Edsel Ford Freeway	1.7 mi	1m
New Haven Road	1 mi	1m
Main Street	0.9 mi	1m
South Walnut Street	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 96 — 56.8 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, MI and Lansing, MI.

Start on Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on M 19

1.0 mi · 1 min · New Haven Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 94 West: Detroit

Merge onto I 94

15 mi · 16 min · Ford Freeway

Continue on I 94

1.7 mi · 1 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 229 Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 696 West: Lansing Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 696

29 mi · 30 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 96

18 mi · 19 min · I 96

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

39 mi · 41 min · I 96

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 106B Toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing

Merge onto I 496; US 127

2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 496

2.4 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 6 Toward Downtown

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Walnut Street

Turn right onto West Allegan Street

412 ft · 12 sec · West Allegan Street

Turn right onto Townsend Street

22 ft · 1 sec · Townsend Street

Arrive at destination

Townsend Street

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 56 miles from New Haven, MI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 miles.

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 25 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lansing, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New Haven, 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 New Haven, MI

This is one driving day of about 112.1 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from New Haven, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 56.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56 mi from New Haven, MI · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, MI

56 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

Warren, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clyde, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56 miles from New Haven, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

The Hob Nob

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lansing, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 112.1

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15173726899

Visit website

Blue Owl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lansing, Michigan

0.9 mi

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Novi, Michigan

0.9 mi

The Hob Nob

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 112.1

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15173726899

Visit website

Blue Owl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 112.1

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15175756836

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 48

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Royal Oak

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 32

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12483077161

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 64

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

Strange Matter Coffee Eastside

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 112.1

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15172245495

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Taste Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 104.1

Mason, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15172200447

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 32

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Selfridge Military Air Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 8

Harrison Township, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+15862396768

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 32

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Escape Room Zone - Chesterfield

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 8

Chesterfield, Michigan

Hours: 5–10 pm

+15869484444

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 48

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 104.1

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15178844800

Visit website

Harris Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 96.1

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15173493866

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.53 one way

$35.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.24	$38.48
premium	$4.89	$21.57	$43.15
diesel	$5.61	$24.75	$49.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Detroit, MI

Tesla

20 DCFC

Oakland Plaza (Troy, MI)

Troy, MI

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Moran Chevrolet Clinton Township

Clinton Township, MI

EV Connect

9 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Roseville, MI

Tesla

8 DCFC

BofA Grosse Pointe Woods MI8-040 (Grosse Pointe Woods, MI)

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Electrify America

6 DCFC

FasCharge 8239 Speedy Q New Baltimore

New Baltimore, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

23 and North Ave Mobil

Macomb, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

Elizabeth and Groesbeck Petro

Clinton Twp, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

RED_E: 14 Electrify America: 3 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 2 ChargePoint Network: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.6	$11.77	$5.38
Efficient EV	28	$9.81	$4.48
EV Truck/SUV	44.8	$15.69	$7.17

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

New Haven, MI

Evening in New Haven on Thursday

Local time

5:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lansing, MI

Evening in Lansing on Thursday

Local time

5:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 mph 79% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

68°F

Farmington, MI

56 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.

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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Haven, MI to Lansing, MI covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Ford Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56 miles from New Haven, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.53 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 route from New Haven, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from New Haven, MI to Lansing, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lansing, MI

Nearby Places

The Hob Nob

The Hob Nob

Blue Owl Coffee

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Royal Oak

Coffee Beanery Brighton

Strange Matter Coffee Eastside

BakeCurry Café

Taste Coffee Company

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

Painting with a Twist

Selfridge Military Air Museum

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

Escape Room Zone - Chesterfield

Painting with a Twist

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

Harris Nature Center

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Lansing, MI

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 4m on the road

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