Lansing, Michigan to Pontiac: Road Trip Guide & Distance

64.6 miles 103.9 km · straight line
80.7 miles estimated 129.9 km · driving distance
1h 37min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
95° E bearing direction

How far is Lansing, Michigan from Pontiac?

The distance from Lansing, Michigan to Pontiac is 64.6 miles (103.9 km) as the crow flies. Pontiac is located E of Lansing, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80.7 miles, taking about 1h 37min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Lansing, Michigan and Pontiac. 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 Pontiac

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 37min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 56min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 32min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lansing, Michigan & Pontiac

Quick Facts

Lansing, Michigan
42.73°N, 84.56°W
America/Detroit
260m elevation
Pontiac
42.64°N, 83.29°W
America/Detroit
281m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 385.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients