How far is East Lansing, MI from Lansing, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between East Lansing and Lansing is 3.65 miles (5.87 km).

Flight distance from East Lansing, MI to Lansing, MI is 3.65 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from East Lansing, Michigan to Lansing, Michigan is: 4.96 miles (7.98 km) by car.

Driving from East Lansing to Lansing will take approximately 00 hours 10 minutes.

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#1 East Lansing

The capital of Michigan. It is located on the Red Cedar River in the central part of the state. East Lansing is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Michigan State University campus and the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts.

Population 45676
GPS Coordinates 42°44'13"N 84°29'2"W
Latitude 42.7369800
Longitude -84.4838700
Altitude 261
Country United States
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between East Lansing and Lansing

The distance between East Lansing and Lansing is 8 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 05 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 East Lansing and Lansing. The current time is 06:25:32.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.66 liters (0.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between East Lansing and Lansing.
The estimated cost of gas to go from East Lansing to Lansing is $0.59 (diesel $0.75).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $0.59 $0.67 $0.76 $0.75

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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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