Origin
Penn, MI
Night in Penn on Wednesday
Local time
11:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn, MI to Lansing, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
114.8 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Penn, MI to Lansing, MI covers 114.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Street, Quaker Street, Penn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.95 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
57.4 miles from Penn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 114.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Penn, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Penn, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Quaker Street | — | — |
| Penn Road | — | — |
| M-60 | — | — |
| West State Street | — | — |
| Highway 60 | — | — |
| East State Street | — | — |
| US-131 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Oak Street
151 ft
·
12 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
338 ft
·
17 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn right onto Quaker Street
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
Quaker Street
4
Turn right onto Penn Road
190 ft
·
7 sec
·
Penn Road
5
Continue on Penn Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Penn Road
6
Turn left onto M-60
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
M-60
7
Continue on West State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
8
Continue on State Highway 60
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 60
9
Continue on East State Street
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
East State Street
10
Continue on M-60
13 mi
·
18 min
·
M-60
11
Turn left onto US-131
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US-131
12
Continue on South Grand Street
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
South Grand Street
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 East: Detroit
14
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
36 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
16
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 69 North: Lansing
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 North
19
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
38 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 496: Downtown Lansing
21
Continue straight
4.9 mi
·
5 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Downtown
23
Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Malcolm X Street
24
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
25
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
26
Turn right onto Townsend Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
27
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 57.4 miles from Penn, MI, or about 57m 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 25 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 57m 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 34m
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 Penn, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Penn, MI
This is one driving day of about 114.8 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Penn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.4 mi from Penn, MI · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Penn, 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
$17.95 one way
$35.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.71 | $39.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.35 | $50.69 |
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: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.07 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 Wednesday
Local time
11:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 54m 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 Penn, MI to Lansing, MI covers 114.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Quaker Street, Penn Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.4 miles from Penn, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.95 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 Penn, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Penn, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Penn, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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