Origin
Oxford, MI
Night in Oxford on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, MI to Lansing, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
90.2 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, MI to Lansing, MI covers 90.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Washington Street, North Lapeer Road, I 69 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 90.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 90.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Washington 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. 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 Oxford, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Oxford, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Washington Street | — | — |
| North Lapeer Road | — | — |
| I 69 West | — | — |
| I 69 | — | — |
| East Grand River Avenue | — | — |
| North Howard Avenue | — | — |
| US 127 South | — | — |
| I 496 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on East Burdick Street
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Burdick Street
2
Turn right onto North Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Washington Street
3
Continue on North Lapeer Road
14 mi
·
19 min
·
North Lapeer Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 West: Flint
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 69 West: Flint
5
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: East Lansing
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
BL I 69: East Lansing
7
Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
8
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Howard Avenue
9
Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 127 South
10
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
12
Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Downtown
14
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
15
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
16
Turn right onto Townsend Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.1 mi from Oxford, MI · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.1 miles from Oxford, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.10 one way
$28.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.48 | $30.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.92 | $39.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.47 | $4.33 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.89 | $3.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.63 | $5.77 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Night in Lansing on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
1h 24m 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 Oxford, MI to Lansing, MI covers 90.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Washington Street, North Lapeer Road, I 69 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.1 miles from Oxford, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.10 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 Oxford, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Oxford, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oxford, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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