Lansing, Michigan to New Haven, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

604.4 miles 972.7 km · straight line
725.3 miles estimated 1167.2 km · driving distance
14h 35min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Lansing, Michigan from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Lansing, Michigan to New Haven, Connecticut is 604.4 miles (972.7 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located E of Lansing, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 725.3 miles, taking about 14h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Lansing, Michigan in Michigan and New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lansing, Michigan and New Haven, Connecticut. 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 Lansing, Michigan to New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 35min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 30min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 58min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lansing, Michigan & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Lansing, Michigan
42.73°N, 84.56°W
America/Detroit
260m elevation
New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients