Lansing, Michigan to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

330.8 miles 532.3 km · straight line
396.9 miles estimated 638.8 km · driving distance
7h 59min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lansing, Michigan from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Lansing, Michigan to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is 330.8 miles (532.3 km) as the crow flies. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is located ENE of Lansing, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 396.9 miles, taking about 7h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Lansing, Michigan is in Michigan, United States, while Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lansing, Michigan and Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. 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 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 59min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 35min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 35min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lansing, Michigan & Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Lansing, Michigan
42.73°N, 84.56°W
America/Detroit
260m elevation
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
44.30°N, 78.32°W
America/Toronto
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients