Origin
South Gull Lake, MI
Morning in South Gull Lake on Friday
Local time
11:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Gull Lake, MI to Lansing, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Gull Lake, MI
Kevin Carrera
Trip Overview
The drive from South Gull Lake, MI to Lansing, MI covers 60.8 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 Makin Street, Burlington Drive, Midland Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 60.8 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 60.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Makin 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 South Gull Lake, 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 South Gull Lake, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Makin Street | — | — |
| Burlington Drive | — | — |
| Midland Drive | — | — |
| East C Avenue | — | — |
| North 40th Street | — | — |
| M 89 | — | — |
| M-89 | — | — |
| West Michigan Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Makin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Gull Lake, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Midlake Drive
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Midlake Drive
2
Continue on Makin Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Makin Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Burlington Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Burlington Drive
4
Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Drive
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Burlington Drive
5
Turn right onto Midland Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Midland Drive
6
Turn left onto East C Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East C Avenue
7
Turn right onto North 40th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North 40th Street
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto M 89
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
M 89
9
Continue on M-89
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
M-89
10
Continue on West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
11
Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
12
Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hamblin Avenue
13
Continue on Hamblin Street
351 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hamblin Street
14
Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
15
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
16
Continue on East Columbia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
East Columbia Avenue
17
Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
18
Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road
351 ft
·
7 sec
·
11 Mile Road
19
Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 94 East: Detroit
20
Merge slight left
3.6 mi
·
3 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
22
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 69 North: Lansing
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 North
25
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
38 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 496: Downtown Lansing
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 496: Downtown Lansing
27
Continue straight
4.9 mi
·
5 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Downtown
29
Turn straight onto West Malcolm X Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Malcolm X Street
30
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
31
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
32
Turn right onto Townsend Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from South Gull Lake, MI · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from South Gull Lake, 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
$9.51 one way
$19.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.44 | $20.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Lansing, MI
Morning in Lansing on Friday
Local time
11:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bellevue, MI
30 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
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Gull Lake, MI to Lansing, MI covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Makin Street, Burlington Drive, Midland Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from South Gull Lake, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.51 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 South Gull Lake, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 15m 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 South Gull Lake, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Gull Lake, 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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