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Road trip from Dayton to Lansing
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ITINERARY
4h 50m261 miles16 stops
1
Decode Ann Arbor
Discover adventures for teams large and small! Our award-winning escape rooms at Decode Ann Arbor take you around the globe and to destinations beyond your wildest imagination. Bring you friends and family and join in the fun!
2
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
3
The Ark
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
4
Vault of Midnight
Vault of Midnight is the Eisner award winning, family owned comic shop based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We were sent from outer space to satisfy all of your comic book and board game needs. We pride ourselves on having the best customer service in this or any industry. We also carry numerous sundries such as designer toys from KidRobot and Toy2R, apparel, posters, action figures, and tons of more stuff. Visit us or regret not visiting us today!
5
Furstenberg Nature Area
6
Hudson Mills Metropark
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
7
Rouge Park
8
River Trail
9
Central United Methodist Church
10
Adado Park
11
MichiGrain Distillery
12
Durant Park
13
Little Red Schoolhouse Antiques
14
Absolute Gallery and Custom Framing
Absolute Gallery, located in the heart of Lansing's Old Town District, features an eclectic assortment of art for all tastes and budgets.
15
Grand Woods Park
16
Rollhaven
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Decode Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
5.0
(869) review
Discover adventures for teams large and small! Our award-winning escape rooms at Decode Ann Arbor take you around the globe and to destinations beyond your wildest imagination. Bring you friends and family and join in the fun!
2
Start:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(99) review
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
3
Start:The Ark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(93) review
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
4
Start:Vault of Midnight
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
5.0
(8) review
Vault of Midnight is the Eisner award winning, family owned comic shop based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We were sent from outer space to satisfy all of your comic book and board game needs. We pride ourselves on having the best customer service in this or any industry. We also carry numerous sundries such as designer toys from KidRobot and Toy2R, apparel, posters, action figures, and tons of more stuff. Visit us or regret not visiting us today!
5
Start:Furstenberg Nature Area
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
Fuller Road Opposite Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
6
Start:Hudson Mills Metropark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(95) review
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
7
Start:Rouge Park
Detroit, Michigan·
2.0
(8) review
21800 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228-1616
8
Start:River Trail
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.5
(96) review
Lansing, MI 48912
9
Start:Central United Methodist Church
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
5.0
(8) review
215 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933-1303
10
Start:Adado Park
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.0
(7) review
300 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933-1214
11
Start:MichiGrain Distillery
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
5.0
(7) review
523 E Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI 48912-1213
12
Start:Durant Park
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
Saginaw Street, Lansing, MI
13
Start:Little Red Schoolhouse Antiques
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
3.0
(7) review
5002 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917-2659
14
Start:Absolute Gallery and Custom Framing
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
5.0
(9) review
Absolute Gallery, located in the heart of Lansing's Old Town District, features an eclectic assortment of art for all tastes and budgets.
15
Start:Grand Woods Park
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
4500 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
16
Start:Rollhaven
Flint, Michigan·
3.5
(9) review
5315 S Saginaw Rd, Flint, MI 48507-4426
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What's the driving distance between Dayton and Lansing?
The distance is 261 miles
What's the travel time between Dayton and Lansing?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 50m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Lansing?
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