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ITINERARY

21h 8m1,150 miles20 stops
1
Durant Park
Saginaw Street, Lansing, MI
2
River Trail
Lansing, MI 48912 ‎
3
Grand Woods Park
4500 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
4
Boystown
Chicago, IL
Located in Chicago's North Side, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its exciting nightlife and for being one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the city. It's the host of the annual Chicago Pride Parade, and a must-see in the area is the Legacy Walk on Halsted Street, where you can learn about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while admiring the colorful street art and rainbow crosswalks. Check out the unique shops and then grab a bite at one of the area's delicious Thai or Mexican restaurants. At night, visit one of the neighborhood's bars to enjoy a drag show, concert, and tasty cocktail. Consider taking a food or walking tour of Chicago that stops by Boystown. – Tripadvisor
5
Michigan Avenue Bridge
333 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3901
The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.
6
Wrigley Field
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
7
The Chopping Block
4747 N Lincoln Ave Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL 60625-2026
The Chopping Block, Chicago's premiere recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes at Lincoln Square cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes. We have a food-friendly wine selection so students can select beverages to pair with the menu of their class. Sorry, BYOB is not allowed.
8
The Quarry at Crystal Springs
1 Crystal Springs Quarry Dr, Maryland Heights, Saint Louis, MO 63043-0015
9
Overton Park
1914 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-2806
Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park is home to two playgrounds, a dog park, an open Greensward for recreation, a Veterans Plaza, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area. It features more than eight miles of trails, including the Bike Gate arch and plaza trail. The park is managed by the nonprofit Overton Park Conservancy. Overton Park is also a major cultural attraction, home to a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, and the Levitt Shell concert pavilion.
10
Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
11
Blues Hall Juke Joint
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
12
Fort Pike State Historic Site
27100 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129-3106
13
Irish Bayou Castle
3262 Ridgeway Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70129-7713
14
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
New Orleans, LA 70445
15
Lake Pontchartrain
New Orleans, LA
16
Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club
1931 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116-1541
A jazz club and restaurant.
17
Lafayette Science Museum
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
18
Urns of Justice
800 Lafayette St in front of John M. Shaw US Courthouse, Lafayette, LA 70501-6800
19
Vermilionville
300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-2028
Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.
20
Girard Park Center
500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503-2623
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OVERVIEW

Lansing to Lafayette
1
Start:Durant Park
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
Saginaw Street, Lansing, MI
2
River Trail
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.5
(96) review
Lansing, MI 48912 ‎
3
Grand Woods Park
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
4500 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
4
Boystown
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(98) review
Located in Chicago's North Side, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its exciting nightlife and for being one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the city. It's the host of the annual Chicago Pride Parade, and a must-see in the area is the Legacy Walk on Halsted Street, where you can learn about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while admiring the colorful street art and rainbow crosswalks. Check out the unique shops and then grab a bite at one of the area's delicious Thai or Mexican restaurants. At night, visit one of the neighborhood's bars to enjoy a drag show, concert, and tasty cocktail. Consider taking a food or walking tour of Chicago that stops by Boystown. – Tripadvisor
Chicago, IL
5
Michigan Avenue Bridge
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(985) review
The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.
333 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3901
6
Wrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(9953) review
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
7
The Chopping Block
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(98) review
The Chopping Block, Chicago's premiere recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes at Lincoln Square cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes. We have a food-friendly wine selection so students can select beverages to pair with the menu of their class. Sorry, BYOB is not allowed.
4747 N Lincoln Ave Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL 60625-2026
8
The Quarry at Crystal Springs
Maryland Heights, Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.0
(5) review
1 Crystal Springs Quarry Dr, Maryland Heights, Saint Louis, MO 63043-0015
9
Overton Park
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(92) review
Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park is home to two playgrounds, a dog park, an open Greensward for recreation, a Veterans Plaza, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area. It features more than eight miles of trails, including the Bike Gate arch and plaza trail. The park is managed by the nonprofit Overton Park Conservancy. Overton Park is also a major cultural attraction, home to a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, and the Levitt Shell concert pavilion.
1914 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-2806
10
Cooper-Young Historic District
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(97) review
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
11
Blues Hall Juke Joint
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(97) review
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
12
Fort Pike State Historic Site
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.0
(24) review
27100 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129-3106
13
Irish Bayou Castle
New Orleans, Louisiana·
3.0
(5) review
3262 Ridgeway Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70129-7713
14
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.0
(24) review
New Orleans, LA 70445
15
Lake Pontchartrain
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.0
(309) review
New Orleans, LA
16
Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(9) review
A jazz club and restaurant.
1931 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116-1541
17
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(96) review
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
18
Urns of Justice
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
800 Lafayette St in front of John M. Shaw US Courthouse, Lafayette, LA 70501-6800
19
Vermilionville
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(880) review
Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.
300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-2028
20
Girard Park Center
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.0
(8) review
500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503-2623

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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Lansing and Lafayette?
The distance is 1,150 miles
What's the travel time between Lansing and Lafayette?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 21h 8m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Lansing and Lafayette?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Lafayette?
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