Auburn Hills to East Lansing: Road Trip Guide & Distance

63.6 miles 102.3 km · straight line
79.5 miles estimated 127.9 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
274° W bearing direction

How far is Auburn Hills from East Lansing?

The distance from Auburn Hills to East Lansing is 63.6 miles (102.3 km) as the crow flies. East Lansing is located W of Auburn Hills. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.5 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Auburn Hills and East Lansing. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Auburn Hills to East Lansing

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Auburn Hills & East Lansing

Quick Facts

Auburn Hills
42.69°N, 83.23°W
America/Detroit
293m elevation
East Lansing
42.74°N, 84.48°W
America/Detroit
261m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 391.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients