Origin
Springfield, MI
Late night in Springfield on Friday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MI to Lansing, MI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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.
Springfield, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MI to Lansing, MI covers 71.7 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 Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, I 75, I 69 BL for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.2 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.21 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: 71.7 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 (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 71.7 miles, with most of the trip on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.2 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
7
22.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
6
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
North Howard Avenue
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springfield, MI and Lansing, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint and Bl I 69: East Lansing.
Port Huron
21.9 mi in
|
~25m
Flint
22.2 mi in
|
~25m
Bl I 69: East Lansing
60.6 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via I 69 BL
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 37.2 mi | 37m |
| I 75 | 17.5 mi | 18m |
| I 69 BL | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Dixie Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| East Holly Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 127 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 37.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MI and Lansing, MI.
1
Start on Dixie Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dixie Highway
2
Turn left onto East Holly Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Holly Road
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 75 North
4
Merge onto I 75
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 75
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 69 West: Lansing
9
Merge onto I 69
37 mi
·
37 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
10
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.
11
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 127 South
14
Merge onto US 127
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 127
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 496
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward Downtown
18
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
19
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
20
Turn right onto Townsend Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
21
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.8 mi from Springfield, MI · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Springfield, 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
$11.21 one way
$22.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 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 | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Lansing on Friday
Local time
2:55 AM
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
5 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 Springfield, MI to Lansing, MI covers 71.7 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 Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, I 75, I 69 BL. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.8 miles from Springfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.21 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Springfield, MI and Lansing, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint and Bl I 69: East Lansing.
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