Origin
Plymouth, MI
Afternoon in Plymouth on Saturday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, 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 15m
Distance
79.1 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MI to Lansing, MI covers 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, West Ann Arbor Trail, South Sheldon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West Ann Arbor Trail | — | — |
| South Sheldon Road | — | — |
| North Territorial Road | — | — |
| Beck Road | — | — |
| I 96 West | — | — |
| I 496 | — | — |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Penniman Avenue
400 ft
·
16 sec
·
Penniman Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Ann Arbor Trail
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ann Arbor Trail
4
Turn right onto South Sheldon Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Sheldon Road
5
Turn left onto North Territorial Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Territorial Road
6
Turn right onto Beck Road
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Beck Road
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 96 West
8
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
9
Keep slight left
39 mi
·
41 min
10
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
11
Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Plymouth, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.37 one way
$24.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.46 | $34.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.31 | $3.80 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.07 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afternoon in Lansing on Saturday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brighton, MI
40 mi in
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
21 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 15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
79.1 mi in 1h 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Plymouth, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Plymouth, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 79.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Plymouth, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lansing, MI before heading back.
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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