Distance From Lansing, MI To Detroit, MI

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How far is Lansing, MI from Detroit, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lansing and Detroit is 81.71 miles (131.5 km).

Flight distance from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI is 81.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Lansing to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lansing, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 90.36 miles (145.41 km) by car.

Driving from Lansing to Detroit will take approximately 01 hours 22 minutes.

#1 Lansing

The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County. It is located on the Grand River in central Michigan. Lansing is known for its many government buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Michigan Historical Museum and the Michigan State Capitol.

Population	112640
GPS Coordinates	42°43'57"N 84°33'20"W
Latitude	42.7325300
Longitude	-84.5555300
Altitude	260
Country	United States

#2 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. It is located on the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan. Detroit was once a major center for the automobile industry, but it has struggled in recent years.

Population	665369
GPS Coordinates	42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W
Latitude	42.3314300
Longitude	-83.0457500
Altitude	183
Country	United States

Starting point in Lansing: West Allegan Street (-84.555529,42.732588)Ending point in Detroit: Cadillac Square (-83.04575,42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time Between Lansing and Detroit

The distance between Lansing and Detroit is 145 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lansing and Detroit. The current time is 23:02:48.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.07 liters (3.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lansing and Detroit.The estimated cost of gas to go from Lansing to Detroit is $10.7 (diesel $13.73).

Michigan gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.36	$3.86	$4.35	$4.31
Total	$10.7	$12.29	$13.87	$13.73

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on February 25, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lansing and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.