logo
By Huuk Team

Road trip from Detroit to Lansing

All Category
iconFood & Drink
iconSights & Landmarks
iconMuseums
iconNightlife
iconNature & Parks
iconShopping
iconOutdoor Activities
Show more (2+)

ITINERARY

1h 40m86 miles27 stops
1
The Sugar House
2130 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1305
2
Beacon Park
1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226-1204
3
Ford Field
2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226-2251
4
Detroit People Mover
Detroit, MI 48226
The Detroit People Mover (DPM) is a fully automated light rail system that operates on an elevated single-track loop in Detroit's central business district. Launched in 1987, the system’s 13 stations provide quick connections between the courts and administrative offices of several levels of government, sports arenas, exhibition centers, major hotels, and commercial, banking and retail districts. Service is frequent and unencumbered by vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and in 2024, the People Mover is operating as a fare-free transit system - no payment needed.
5
The Anchor Bar
450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226-3169
6
Penobscot Building
645 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226-4105
7
West Riverfront Park
1801 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1922
8
Willistead Manor
1899 Niagara St, Windsor, Ontario N8Y 1K3 Canada
9
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
2 Inselruhe Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48207-4448
10
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1W7 Canada
11
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
7258 Cty Rd, 50 West, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0 Canada
The Sprucewood Family warmly welcomes you to sample handcrafted 100% Ontario VQA wines at Ontario's only beachfront destination vineyard, winery and tasting room. We are situated on 45 Acres with access to gardens, a sandy beach, and picnic tables. Enjoy a glass of wine with a picnic basket and explore our grounds year round. Tasting room open 7 days a week 11am - 5pm (we occasionally close early due to special events. Please check our social media for daily updates @sprucewoodshores)
12
Furstenberg Nature Area
Fuller Road Opposite Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
13
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
University of Michigan 434 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
14
The Ark
316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2108
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.
15
Hudson Mills Metropark
8801 N Territorial Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48130-9626
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
16
Rollhaven
5315 S Saginaw Rd, Flint, MI 48507-4426
17
Rosa Parks Statue
Mta Terminal East Second St and Harrison St, Flint, MI
18
River Trail
Lansing, MI 48912 ‎
19
Groesbeck Golf Course
1523 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906-5442
20
MichiGrain Distillery
523 E Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI 48912-1213
21
Lansing's First Capital Building
South Washington Square near Allegan, Lansing, MI
22
Adado Park
300 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933-1214
23
Central United Methodist Church
215 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933-1303
24
Absolute Gallery and Custom Framing
307 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906-4416
Absolute Gallery, located in the heart of Lansing's Old Town District, features an eclectic assortment of art for all tastes and budgets.
25
Durant Park
Saginaw Street, Lansing, MI
26
Grand Woods Park
4500 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
27
Little Red Schoolhouse Antiques
5002 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917-2659
Customize this Trip

OVERVIEW

1
Start:The Sugar House
Detroit, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
2130 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1305
2
Beacon Park
Detroit, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226-1204
3
Ford Field
Detroit, Michigan·
4.5
(882) review
2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226-2251
4
Detroit People Mover
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(883) review
The Detroit People Mover (DPM) is a fully automated light rail system that operates on an elevated single-track loop in Detroit's central business district. Launched in 1987, the system’s 13 stations provide quick connections between the courts and administrative offices of several levels of government, sports arenas, exhibition centers, major hotels, and commercial, banking and retail districts. Service is frequent and unencumbered by vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and in 2024, the People Mover is operating as a fare-free transit system - no payment needed.
Detroit, MI 48226
5
The Anchor Bar
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226-3169
6
Penobscot Building
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
645 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226-4105
7
West Riverfront Park
Detroit, Michigan·
3.5
(9) review
1801 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1922
8
Willistead Manor
Windsor, Ontario·
4.5
(98) review
1899 Niagara St, Windsor, Ontario N8Y 1K3 Canada
9
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
2 Inselruhe Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48207-4448
10
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
Amherstburg, Ontario·
5.0
(94) review
Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1W7 Canada
11
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
Harrow, Essex, Ontario·
4.5
(97) review
The Sprucewood Family warmly welcomes you to sample handcrafted 100% Ontario VQA wines at Ontario's only beachfront destination vineyard, winery and tasting room. We are situated on 45 Acres with access to gardens, a sandy beach, and picnic tables. Enjoy a glass of wine with a picnic basket and explore our grounds year round. Tasting room open 7 days a week 11am - 5pm (we occasionally close early due to special events. Please check our social media for daily updates @sprucewoodshores)
7258 Cty Rd, 50 West, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0 Canada
12
Furstenberg Nature Area
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
Fuller Road Opposite Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
13
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.
University of Michigan 434 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
14
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.
316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2108
15
Hudson Mills Metropark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(95) review
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
8801 N Territorial Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48130-9626
16
Rollhaven
Flint, Michigan·
3.5
(9) review
5315 S Saginaw Rd, Flint, MI 48507-4426
17
Rosa Parks Statue
Flint, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
Mta Terminal East Second St and Harrison St, Flint, MI
18
River Trail
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.5
(96) review
Lansing, MI 48912 ‎
19
Groesbeck Golf Course
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
3.5
(7) review
1523 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906-5442
20
MichiGrain Distillery
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
5.0
(7) review
523 E Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI 48912-1213
21
Lansing's First Capital Building
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.5
(7) review
South Washington Square near Allegan, Lansing, MI
22
Adado Park
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.0
(7) review
300 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933-1214
23
Central United Methodist Church
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
5.0
(8) review
215 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933-1303
24
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.
307 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906-4416
25
Durant Park
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
Saginaw Street, Lansing, MI
26
Grand Woods Park
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
4500 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
27
Little Red Schoolhouse Antiques
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
3.0
(7) review
5002 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917-2659

CHECKLIST

icon
GPS device or app
icon
Download Offline Map
icon
Car charger and portable battery
icon
Water bottles and snacks
icon
Travel pillow and blanket
icon
Sunglasses and sunscreen
icon
First-aid kit
icon
Trash bags
icon
Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
icon
Driver’s license and vehicle registration
icon
Cash and cards
icon
Camera or smartphone
Unlock Effortless Travel Planning
Create your dream trip in minutes by this prompt. Try now!
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Detroit and Lansing?
The distance is 86 miles
What's the travel time between Detroit and Lansing?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 1h 40m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Detroit and Lansing?
Some popular stops include
Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Lansing?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Lansing
What’s the weather like in Lansing?
The weather in Lansing is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
Weather in Lansing in January
Weather in Lansing in February
Weather in Lansing in March
Weather in Lansing in April
Weather in Lansing in May
Weather in Lansing in June
Weather in Lansing in July
Weather in Lansing in August
Weather in Lansing in September
Weather in Lansing in October
Weather in Lansing in November
Weather in Lansing in December
Interested in a detailed plan for your time in Lansing?
Plan your dream Lansing trip with our daily itineraries featuring must-see attractions! See them here!
A 1-day itinerary in Lansing
A 2-day itinerary in Lansing
A 3-day itinerary in Lansing
A 4-day itinerary in Lansing
A 5-day itinerary in Lansing
A 6-day itinerary in Lansing
Where else can I travel to if I'm starting my trip in Detroit?
We have a lot of great trip options for Detroit! See the links below for all the itineraries we created for you