Origin
Perry, MI
Night in Perry on Friday
Local time
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perry, 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
31m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perry, MI
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Trip Overview
Perry to Lansing is 22.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 69, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward highway-focused drive. It's a quick connection between two points, ideal for a simple transfer or a brief excursion without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route when you need an efficient and predictable journey, as it largely sticks to major freeways.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this trip, with 85% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on I 69 and I 69 BL, including a continuous 10-mile segment on I 69. The drive is characterized by its directness, largely following the efficient path of the freeway system. While not a winding scenic route, it offers a consistent and predictable driving environment for its duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 69 BL. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near I 69 BL.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (North Howard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 69 BL
Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward BL I 69: East Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward BL I 69: East Lansing
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Howard Avenue
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Perry, MI to Lansing, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bl I 69: East Lansing along the way.
Bl I 69: East Lansing
11.4 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 69 BL
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 10 mi | 10m |
| I 69 BL | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 127 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Grand River Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Howard Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 10 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on M 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
3
Merge onto I 69
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 69
4
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: East Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 127 South
8
Merge onto US 127
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 127
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 496
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
12
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
13
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
14
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
15
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 14 mph
88% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:28PM CDT until April 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:26PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
10 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
31m 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 Perry, MI to Lansing, MI covers 22.4 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 69 BL, Ransom E Olds 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 11.2 miles from Perry, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.50 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (North Howard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Perry, MI to Lansing, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bl I 69: East Lansing along the way.
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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